Ekg Tech

**Organization**:
SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical Center

**Position Overview**:
The electrocardiography (EKG) technician performs procedures which record cardiac activity for various diagnostic tests, including: 12 lead EKG, rhythm strips, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, cardiac stress monitoring, and transient Arrhythmia monitoring and perform peripheral diagnostic pressure and doppler measurements. Must also maintain department equipment, provide routine preventative maintenance, adhere to infection control procedures, as well as perform department clerical work; distribute and maintain records and monitor supplies.

**EDUCATION**

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

Other: Formal training in basic cardiology department procedures or equivalent education/experience

**CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE**

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

**PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN**:
At least 500 hours on-the-job training as an EKG tech in cardiology department of an accredited acute care hospital.

Previous experience as an EKG tech in an acute care facility preferred.

**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**

Competent to perform necessary cardiac diagnostic test as outlined in the position description.

Must possess skills for basic understanding of diagnostic tests.

Ability to efficiently use and troubleshoot diverse equipment necessary for job performance.

Ability to assess, evaluate and respond to patients based on age or other functional limitations.

Ability and confidence to work independently and act as a resource on behalf of the department.

**Job Shift**:
Varied

**Schedule**:
Per Diem/Casual

**Shift Hours**:
8

**Days of the Week**:
Variable

**Weekend Requirements**:
One Weekend Shift a month

**Benefits**:
No

**Unions**:
Yes

**Position Status**:
Non-Exempt

**Weekly Hours**:
0

**Employee Status**:
Per Diem/Casual

**Number of Openings**:
1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $31.37 to $39.39 / hour