EKG Technician

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Job Title

EKG Technician

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Clinical Cardiology-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C13014

Shift

Days

Schedule

6:30am-3:00pm/7:00am-3:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The EKG technician will regularly interact with nursing staff, members of the Adult Medical Emergency Team (AMET), physicians, and other EKG technicians to coordinate and perform cardiac testing, ensure timely communication of results, and support patient care across various clinical settings. 

This is a part-time role. A caregiver in this position will work 2nd shift from 2:30 p.m. -11:00 p.m. including every other weekend.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform diagnostic electrocardiograms.  

• Position and connect leads from electrocardiograph machines to electrodes on specified body areas.  

• Review patients’ records and instruct patients prior to the procedure.  

• Monitor patients during procedures and report abnormal findings.  

• Identify and correct wandering, interference and artifacts.  

• Edit and forward results to the attending physician for analysis and interpretation.  

• Maintain EKG equipment and supplies. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High school diploma or GED  

• Six months of experience related to direct patient care or customer service in a hospital setting  

• OR completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology, paramedic or medical assisting program 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology, paramedic or medical assisting program 

Physical Requirements:

• Physical strength to assist patients into position for testing.
• Physical strength to transport equipment to various locations throughout the Cleveland Clinic facility.
• Extensive walking and standing.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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