EKG Technician

Overview

At St. Luke's Health-Memorial, we're dedicated to providing quality innovative healthcare in East Texas. With hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine, we serve over a quarter of a million patients each year, offering millions of dollars in charity care and community support annually.

Responsibilities

As an EKG Tech I, you'll assist physicians in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel ailments. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Performing routine EKGs and rhythm strips
2. Responding to Stat EKGs and attending CODE BLUE situations
3. Observing and reporting potentially lethal arrhythmias to the nurse or physician
4. Completing preparation of 12-lead EKG tracings for processing and physician interpretation
5. Charging for tests completed
6. Editing EKGs interpreted by the cardiologist and preparing for distribution to the patient's medical record
7. Preparing, connecting, and disconnecting holter equipment
8. Maintaining equipment by daily checking, stocking, and cleaning
9. Investigating minor equipment malfunctions and implementing corrective action, reporting major malfunctions to Biomedical Engineering
10. Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* High School Diploma/GED
* Successfully completed a basic EKG course and passed the required examination
* CPR certified
* Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS)

Minimum Experience

* None

Pay Range

$18.48/hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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