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EKG Technician

Cleveland Clinic

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Quick overview

Perform diagnostic electrocardiograms on medically and critically ill patients to support clinical decisions. Responsibilities include positioning leads, monitoring patients during procedures, and forwarding results to physicians.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma and six months of direct patient care experience or completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic, or Medical Assistant program. Physical ability to assist patients and transport equipment is required.

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Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.
We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own.
That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.
Job Title EKG Technician Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Cardiovascular Med Main-Main Campus Hospital Job Code C13014 Shift Days Schedule 8:30am-5:00pm/9:00am-5:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family.
Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As an Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician, you will work with medically to critically ill patients, providing essential diagnostic EKGs used in their treatment.
In this role, you will be responsive to patient needs and discomfort, work independently to enhance the healthcare experience, and offer continuous patient-centered care.
You will perform diagnostic electrocardiograms to support timely and accurate clinical decisions.
At Cleveland Clinic, you will have the unparalleled opportunity to find your place within an innovative family of caregivers and a leading healthcare environment.
A caregiver in this position works days| part-time| 8:30am—5:00pm or 9:00am—5:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Position and connect leads from electrocardiograph machine to electrodes on specified body areas.
Review patients record and instruct patients prior to procedures.
Monitor patient during procedures and report any abnormal findings.
Identify and correct for wandering, interference and artifacts.
Edit and forward results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
Maintain EKG equipment and supplies.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School Diploma or equivalent 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: Healthcare experience 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.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries.
For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
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News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

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