Job Description

EKG TECHNICIAN at SSM Health summary:

As an EKG Technician, I perform diagnostic electrocardiograms (EKGs) to monitor and assess patients' heart health. My responsibilities include attaching electrodes, reviewing patient records, and reporting abnormal findings to the attending physician. I ensure the maintenance of EKG equipment while working in a safe and alert manner.

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

· Department: Electrodiagnostics

· Schedule:​ Full Time Variable Shift 32 hours/week

Sign on $5,000 paid in full on 1st pay check

· Pay Range starts at: $18.40 Daily pay available!

· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

· Location: WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, WI

Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team, apply now!

Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms (EKGs).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attaches, connects, and operates electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine.
• Reviews patient's record and instructs patients prior to procedures. Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts. Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains EKG equipment and supplies.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

 
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3003000007 Cardiodiagnostics

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. 

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 
• Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply)  before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

Keywords:

EKG Technician, electrocardiogram, cardiovascular diagnostics, patient monitoring, healthcare, electrodiagnostics, medical technician, diagnostic procedures, BLS certification, patient care

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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