EKG Technician

Fast-paced, high volume Noninvasive Cardiology department is looking for top skilled EKG Technician. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Dallas. Hamon Tower, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231

Work Hours:

PRN/As needed; Variable Rotating shifts, weekdays with weekend and holiday requirements.Noninvasive Cardiology Department Highlights

Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth,

Fast-Paced, high-volume department averaging 20 or more patients/day

The professional EKG tech exhibits understanding of basic human needs and rhythm interpretation

Here’s What You Need

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required

1 Year in health care environment involving direct patient care preferred

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required and

CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician 6 Months preferred Or

NCET - Nationally Certified ECG Technician 6 Months preferred

Other approved National certification Upon Hire Required And

Other successful completion of Telemetry test within 30 days of hire Upon Hire Required

What You Will Do

PATIENT CARE:

Ensure the continuity of patient care using communication tools and electronic medical record.

Identify patient using two patient identifiers.

Explain procedures to patient and obtain patient consents.

Ensure exam room is fully stocked and in order before patient arrival.

Provides assistance to patient according to procedure being performed.

Appropriately respond to patients in distress.

Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse.

Assists in admission/transfer discharge.

Produces quality resting electrocardiograms (ECG) and ambulatory ECGs following department policies and procedures.

Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable. Documents accurately and appropriately.

Adapts care to reflect patient population and incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health EKG Technician

Benefits include 401k, as well as several other benefits.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966.

We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

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