EKG Technician

A caregiver who excels in this role will

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

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Review patients record and instruct patients prior to procedures.

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Monitor patient during procedures and report any abnormal findings.

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Identify and correct for wandering, interference and artifacts.

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

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Maintain EKG equipment and supplies.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

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High School Diploma or equivalent

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Six months of experience related to direct patient care or customer service OR completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic or Medical Assistant Program

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

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Healthcare experience

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Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic or Medical Assistant 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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