EKG Tech I

At AdventHealth Orlando, what started as a converted farmhouse in rural Central Florida has become Central Florida’s major tertiary health care facility. Patients come from the Southeast, the Caribbean and even as far as South America for our proven expertise and compassionate health care. With a variety of Orlando hospital jobs, we invite you to start or elevate your career with a new job at AdventHealth Orlando. We constantly seek out Orlando nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals who share our passion for whole-person health care. Learn more about our open positions and apply to become an invaluable part of our team. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One Paid Days Off from Day One Student Loan Repayment Program Career Development Whole Person Wellbeing Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Schedule: Part-Time (16 Hours Per Week) Shift : Days Location: 601 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803 The community you'll serve: AdventHealth Orlando Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando We offer great benefits with immediate Health Insurance coverage Career growth and advancement potential Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year The role you'll contribute: The EKG Technician I independently performs diagnostic quality ECGs, SAECG, and Holter monitor hook-ups. Must recognize and alert appropriate personnel to lethal arrhythmias and unstable hemodynamics. Demonstrates scheduling flexibility and is compliant with special requests as situations dictate. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The value you'll bring to the team: Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) machines by attaching and connecting electrodes onto specified body regions Reviews patient records and provides patients with instructions prior to procedures. Reports abnormal findings to appropriate personnel Obtain pulse rates, blood pressure, body temperature and ECG changes while patients undergo diagnostic tests. Documents applicable patient and procedure data Identifies and corrects for artifacts. Edits and forwards results to attending physicians for analysis and interpretation Mains EKG equipment and supplies Surveys patients to gather medical history and determine the presence of factors that may affect recording systems Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed : KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED : Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements STRONGLY PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS : Ability to provide care to the population served Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry Ability to assess data regarding patient status and health Ability to provide care as described in job description follows departmental policies and procedures Ability to demonstrate professional relationship building skills and effective communication skills Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : High School Grad / 0 years experience PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : High school diploma or General Education diploma Prior ECG experience with Philips and/or Mortara ECG machines Experience with Electronic Medical Records Experience performing ECGs in a hospital setting LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Independently performs diagnostic quality ECGs, SAECG, and Holter monitor hook-ups.
• Must recognize and alert appropriate personnel to lethal arrhythmias and unstable hemodynamics.
• Demonstrates scheduling flexibility and is compliant with special requests as situations dictate.
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) machines by attaching and connecting electrodes onto specified body regions
• Reviews patient records and provides patients with instructions prior to procedures.
• Reports abnormal findings to appropriate personnel
• Obtain pulse rates, blood pressure, body temperature and ECG changes while patients undergo diagnostic tests.
• Documents applicable patient and procedure data
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Edits and forwards results to attending physicians for analysis and interpretation
• Maintains EKG equipment and supplies
• Surveys patients to gather medical history and determine the presence of factors that may affect recording systems
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements
• Ability to provide care to the population served
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Ability to assess data regarding patient status and health
• Ability to provide care as described in job description follows departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to demonstrate professional relationship building skills and effective communication skills
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Health Insurance coverage

At AdventHealth Orlando, what started as a converted farmhouse in rural Central Florida has become Central Florida’s major tertiary health care facility. Patients come from the Southeast, the Caribbean and even as far as South America for our proven expertise and compassionate health care. With a variety of Orlando hospital jobs, we invite you to start or elevate your career with a new job at AdventHealth Orlando. We constantly seek out Orlando nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals who share our passion for whole-person health care. Learn more about our open positions and apply to become an invaluable part of our team. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.