EKG Technician (Electrocardiography)

Why Join TriHealth?

Join a supportive, team-oriented environment where you'll make a real impact on patient heart health as Electrocardiography Technician. This role offers hands-on experience with EKGs, Holter monitors, and stress testing, giving you the opportunity to grow your cardiac skills while working with advanced technology. At TriHealth, you'll benefit from career development opportunities, a stable healthcare system, and a culture focused on quality care and teamwork.

Location:

Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Schedule:

• PRN (Optional hours)
• Shift varies
• Weekend and holiday rotation coverage

Job Requirements:

• High School Degree

Incentives & Benefits:

This position is classified as PRN and is not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for performing EKG tracings and Holter Monitors, as well as processing corresponding paperwork and charging. This position also edits interpreted EKGs, is responsible for office communications, and cleans and troubleshoots equipment. Cross training is also provided to perform Stress Testing as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately processes accompanying paperwork, charges, editing, filing, etc.
• Performs quality EKGs in a timely manner, which are clear and easily interpreted.
• Maintains equipment and cleans as necessary. Reports any equipment issues to Asst. Manager or Supervisor as well as appropriate departments. Works with Clinical Engineering, I.S., or secretary regarding any EKG cart, IECG EKG system, or Holter system concerns.
• Applying holters, assisting in department duties or GXT lab as needed.
• Answers phone promptly and communicating with all customers appropriately. Seeks resolution to requests, example: sending test results to office.

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Occasionally

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting <10 Lbs - Frequently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Frequently

Reaching - Occasionally

Reading - Frequently

Sitting - Frequently

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Thinking/Reasoning - Occasionally

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer''s expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community