EKG Technician

Job Title: EKG Technician

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: EKG

Req #: 0000253316

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.11 - $28.67 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The EKG Technician is responsible for performing EKG testing for outpatients in the department or bedside in inpatient units. Responds to all orders and prioritizes staff requests. Maintains equipment and machinery in department and notifies leadership of items or stock that needs replacing. Works closely with physicians, staff, patients, and visitors to provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Suport (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required

Preferred:

• EKG certification strongly preferred

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Technician accurately records EKG s and rhythm strips on inpatients and outpatients within 30 minutes of all request
• Reviews findings from each electrode position for chart records for deviation from normal at time of EKG so that findings are timely and accurate
• EKG readings are accurately monitored
• Records all EKGs daily in department log and EKG management system
• Technician applies Holter Monitors/ Signal Average EKG's are accurately
• Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her unit, i.e., Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult or Geriatric
• Assesses data reflective of each patient's status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient's age requirements relative to his or her age specific health care needs
• All equipment and machines are properly maintained
• Patient records are appropriately maintained by technician
• Demonstrates the awareness of safety, security, life safety, emergency preparedness and utility and equipment management policies competencies

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.