EKG Electrocardiogram Technician SSM Health - 3.5 Madison, WI Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Qualifications BLS Certification Full Job Description St. Mary's Hospital - Madison Job Id R199498 Day Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital -

Madison Worker Type:

Regular Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. The EKG Tech plays a vital role in patient care by performing diagnostic heart monitoring procedures, preparing and educating patients, and ensuring accurate test results are delivered to physicians for interpretation. Individuals with previous EKG, telemonitoring, EMT/Paramedic, patient care technician, or other direct patient-facing healthcare experience are likely to thrive in this fast-paced, hands-on role.

Department:

Cardiodiagnostics Schedule:

32 hours / Day shift - shifts vary: 4:30am-1pm, 7am-3:30pm, 9am-5:30pm. Includes every other weekend.

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Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms (EKGs).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Attaches, connects, and operates electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine. Reviews patient's record and instructs patients prior to procedures. Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings. Identifies and corrects for artifacts. Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation. Maintains EKG equipment and supplies. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location:

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee Department:

3003000007

Cardiodiagnostics Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Paid Parental Leave :

we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options:

our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage:

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.