Perform quality resting and ambulatory electrocardiograms while ensuring continuity of patient care through electronic medical records. Assist with patient transport, room preparation, and reporting significant findings to nursing staff.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and BCLS certification, with a preference for CCT or NCET certification within six months. Experience in a direct patient care environment and proficiency with Muse or Epic is preferred.
high schoolprofessional certificateConfidentialityInterpersonal CommunicationPatient CareEpicMedical DocumentationPatient IdentificationBCLSElectrocardiogram (ECG)MuseAmbulatory ECG
Job description
EKG Technician/Noninvasive Cardiology Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093 Work hours: Full Time Days (Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm) Five 8-hour shifts per week for 40 hours/week.
Noninvasive Cardiology Department highlights: Set-scheduling, holidays and weekends off.
That helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth, Fast-Paced, high-volume department.
Help transporting patients to and from department.
Assisting echo techs with supply distribution.
Robust teamwork and engaged leadership team The professional EKG exhibits understanding of basic human needs
Here’s What You Need H.S.
Diploma or Equivalent Required Muse and Epic experience a plus 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 within 6 Months Preferred Or NCET - Nationally Certified ECG Technician within 6 Months Preferred ECG monitoring and knowledge of ECGs; computer skills; communication skills; high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
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, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs 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 Since 1991, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney.
As a 386-bed, full-service hospital, we're proud to deliver exceptional care to North Texans through advanced technology and a dedicated team.
We offer a range of specialties, including emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine care, orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, and critical care.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Flex Spending
Student Loan Repayment Programs
On-site Childcare Center
Our hospital also provides comprehensive surgical services supported by leading technology and clinical expertise.
As we look to the future, a new patient tower under construction and major campus renovations underway will deliver even greater access to advanced care in neuroscience, heart and vascular services, digestive health, and an expanded Emergency Department.
Texas Health Plano is a Level II Trauma Facility and the only health care provider in Collin County with Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal Facility designations.
We are also a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Heart Attack Center accredited by The Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement.
We're proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated hospital and home to the DFW area's only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit.
Our team members enjoy outstanding benefits, including an on-site childcare center designed to support working parents.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns?
Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org #LI-YT1
