Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Bon Secours

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

EKG Technician - Southside Medical Center - Days - Evenings

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Performs 12 and 18 lead ECG rhythm strips with minimal artifact and high quality. Documents and processes for interpretation by cardiologist following department policies and procedures. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described within.

Essential Job Functions

• Verifies the patients name armband to the order requisition ensuring that the correct patient receives the test.
• Applies electrodes to the chest and extremity areas adhering to the standards established for proper lead placement utilizing alternate sites for lead placement when appropriate and adhering to the standards of counting the intercostal spaces for each patient ensuring proper lead placement. Prepares the patients chest area (shave clean abrade) when needed to obtain high quality tracings.
• Performs transmits and processes EKGs.
• Performs Holter Monitoring procedures. This entails application and disconnection of Holter monitors. Explains to the patient how to maintain the patients diary (record keeping) of the symptoms and events experienced.
• Performs Event Monitor procedures. This entails application receiving post event transmissions. Instructs the patient how to perform event-recording transmissions.
• Maintains equipment in clean and proper working condition and notifies the supervisor Bio-Medical department or designated personnel of malfunctioning equipment. Notifies manager of needed supplies.
• Participates in cross training and orienting new employees to the department.
• This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required)

Education

• High school graduate or GED (required)

Work Experience

• 1 of year of EKG experience (preferred)

Training

• Use and comprehend basic computer applications and diagnose common EKG equipment problems.

Range:

• Minimum: $18.11
• Maximum: $27.17

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate youre part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical dental vision prescription coverage HSA/FSA options life insurances mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Cardiovascular Laboratory - Southside RMC - Petersburg

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .

Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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