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UNC Health Careers

EKG Tech

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What they do

An EKG Technician assists with specialized tests using an electrocardiogram machine, to monitor the performance of a patient's heart. Works under the direction of a physician or specialist. Explains test procedures to patients, sets up and runs equipment and monitors readings. Provides reports and readings from the test to a physician for analysis.

$69,680 / year median in North Carolina

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
The EKG Tech operates machinery that will record heart rate, monitors the readings and ensures quality, accurate results.
Responsibilities:
  • Performs EKG's on in and outpatients, adults and pediatric patients as ordered by referring physician. Possesses good communication skills with the ability to clearly explain test procedures and answers all patient questions.
  • Greets Cardio-vascular patients and answers the phone in the department as needed. Relays messages clearly and precisely to team members.
  • Assists the nurses and technologist with patient preparation of exams in the cardiovascular department.
  • Sets up Zoll Monitors and instructs patients how to care for the monitor and how to return the device.
  • Assists in the distribution of test orders, reports and scans into EMR as needed.
PARDEE Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
High school degree or equivalent Experience performing / recording electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification EKG certification will be expected to be obtained for all hired applicants after hire.
Preferred:
Experience working in a hospital setting EKG certification 01.7090.3313
Job Details Legal Employer:
Pardee -
HCHC Entity:
Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit:
Cardiovascular Diagnostics Work Type:
Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week:
8.00
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite Work Schedule:
Variable Location of Job:
PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.