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Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Electrocardiograph Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA$21 - $26.24 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A Basic Life Support certification with CPR from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • Proficiency with electrocardiograph technology and rhythm interpretation is strongly recommended.
  • The role requires verbal communication, interpersonal relations, critical thinking, attention to detail, active listening, multitasking, prioritization, documentation, dependability, and professionalism.
  • The role requires the ability to operate a computer and ECG equipment; move moderately heavy equipment and assist in repositioning patients; walk between rooms in a fast-paced environment; observe details at close range; ascend and descend hospital stairs; and maintain a stationary position or kneel or squat as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Perform electrocardiographs (EKGs).
  • Reconcile and process EKGs for physicians.
  • Coordinate appointments and orders with patients, physicians, and other employees.
  • Enroll patients in the event/monitor program and provide discharge teaching.
  • Under minimal supervision, perform electrocardiograph and other related examinations as ordered.
  • Prepare and secure electrodes to ensure interpretable results, explain the methods and procedure to patients, and evaluate each patient's overall condition throughout the test.
  • Submit EKGs, related tests, and arrhythmia monitor results to physicians for interpretation; type and file interpretations; enter reports into the computer; and maintain patient logs.
  • Participate in the arrhythmia detector monitoring program, prepare monitor information for physician evaluation, and send records of patient monitor usage to the central office for billing processing.
  • Set up testing and monitoring equipment and ensure it functions properly.
  • Maintain departmental policies and procedures and quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Desired Qualifications

  • Spanish verbal fluency is encouraged.

About the Company

Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Denver Health runs hospitals and clinics in Denver, providing emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and public health programs. Care is coordinated through primary care with referrals to specialists and hospital services within an integrated network that uses shared medical records. It stands out as a large, public safety-net system that serves uninsured and low-income patients and emphasizes care coordination across locations. Its goal is to ensure access to high-quality care for all residents, reduce health disparities, and improve the Denver community's overall health.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1860

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