Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M Job Description Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Cardiology Director, the incumbent will perform technical duties within Cardiology. The incumbent is directly involved with monitoring, conducting and analyzing test, reporting all the activities and adhere to the principles of an EKG Technician. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The Electrocardiograph Technician is charged with and responsible for:
- Performs 12 -Lead electrocardiograms
- Reports malfunctioning of equipment to EKG supervisor
- Prepare and sorts EKG's and billing slips for attending to confirm diagnosis
- Edits EKG's per attending instructions and log EKG into computer database
- Report to the appropriate medical staff any abnormalities that require immediate attention
- Executing EKG services according to the hospital and departmental procedures
- Adheres to all hospital and departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Maintaining EKG equipment
- The ability to explain test procedure and answer any question or concerns that may arise
- Attending additional training programs as required
- Adheres to the departmental attendance policy
- Demonstrates knowledge of proper patient positioning, technique, and equipment setting, producing high-quality exam
Minimum Qualifications - Graduation from a Senior High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and one year experience as an Electrocardiograph Technician in an approved hospital or in the office of a recognized Cardiologist; or,
- A satisfactory equivalent.
Department Preferences Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understanding Electronic Medical Record (EMR) If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button. NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs