Job Overview:

The Lead EKG Technician will be responsible for overseeing and performing diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac health. The Lead EKG Technician leads and coordinates the daily operations of the EKG department, ensuring accurate and timely completion of tests, trains and mentors staff, monitors quality control and maintains compliance with hospital and regulatory standards, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support patient care and diagnosis.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Epic and Muse experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• EKG Certification
• BLS through the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 7am-3pm
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Communicates with PD staff all pertinent info
• Identifies problems and communicates to Manager immediately; offers solutions as appropriate
• Documents the Assessment in the Medical Record, Hand-off Communication Record and verbally communicates to other caregivers Patient Handling/Movement Needs, on admission and daily
• Distributes MD reading schedules and communicated with MD offices
• Monitors department activity and reports to Director when Director is out of the area
• Practices cost containment by: Only requesting needed supplies; working efficiently to complete daily work during the assigned time; doing things right the first time.
• Performs EKG procedure as per policy and procedure
• Medical/healthcare error/risk reporting
• Downloads EKG data from machines to Muse System
• Utilizes department communication systems: telephone, paging, and beeper systems as per policy and procedure
• When scheduling patient, reviews nature and time requirements of requested examinations or contact manager to provide information
• Schedules all departmental testing in accordance to guidelines set forth in policy and procedures
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings (staff meeting, in-service, training)
• Maintains and supports all department QA/QI activities through team involvement when requested
• Provides all aspects of EKG care based on established standards
• Universal Protocol procedures for correct patient/procedure/site
• Informing patients of Patient Rights and Responsibilities
• Team Training/Interdisciplinary Care Planning
• Understands the purpose and proper operation of alarm systems for which they are responsible for
• Fall prevention measures for EKG positioning
• Schedules appointments with patients, physician offices, patient units, and other departmental areas as needed
• Independently seeks appropriate resources for continuing education activities relative to radiology nursing to maintain required evidence of continuing education (ECE) points annually
• Treats all clients with respect and dignity
• Schedules inpatient echo around outpatient appointments
• Scans holter tapes/ discs, interprets and produces report for physician
• Performs pulse volume recording as per policy and procedure
• Assists with Stress Testing Procedures, EEG, Holter Monitoring, Pacemaker Checks
• Assures maximum comfort, privacy and safety to all patients

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support 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.