EKG Technician

Job Title: EKG Technician

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: EKG

Req #: 0000230919

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $25.50 - $25.50 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Conducts EKGs on patients of all age groups, with the exception of pediatric patients.
Performs edits on EKGs utilizing hospital management system (MUSE).

Qualification

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Certification EKG interpretation
• 1 year experience

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Day

Essential Functions:

• Performs 12-lead EKGs according to departmental policy throughout medical center
• Prepares EKGs for Cardiologist review & performs all necessary editing utilizing hospital system (MUSE).
• Distributes finalized EKGs to referring physician or to in-patient clinical unit.
• Troubleshoot EKGs performed on nursing units to eliminate duplicates & errors.
• Enter charges in the hospital system (SMS)
• Provides translation for Hispanic & Portuguese speaking patients
• Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service
• Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.
• Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors.

• Supports teamwork by cooperative problem solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc.

• Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer