EKG Tech, Part Time

We are a 716-bed independent academic medical center. We are the community's major referral hospital, and we provide a wide range of services, including:

• Cancer care
• Critical care medicine
• Digestive disorder care
• Heart and vascular disease care
• Laboratory services
• Neurological disorders
• Obstetrics and gynecology care
• And care for many other injuries, illnesses, and conditions
• Ranked among highest performing hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report
• Among only 1% of hospitals to be recognized by Magnet® 4 consecutive times
• Named a top 50 cardiovascular hospital by Watson Health

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service.
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff.  Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

Summary:

Under direction of the EKG Medical Director, the incumbent is expected to adhere to system and department compliance policies and any applicable laws and regulations.
Prepares patients for testing and performs the test. This includes knowledge and support functions for SMS, CIS, Muse and Mars software systems. Applies holter monitor and instructs patient in use of holter monitors. Coordinate procedures for the department.
Works well as part of a team or independently. Maintains a positive, professional, compassionate attitude towards patients and fellow healthcare providers.

Job Responsibilities:

1) Provide age appropriate care to patients.
Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups and applies developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care for patients. Age groups: Neonate, Infant & Toddler, Children, Adolescent, Adult.

2) Maintains equipment in a clean and proper working order.
Cleans all equipment and patient care areas daily according to procedure. Carries out minor adjustments to equipment whenever necessary according to department procedure and indicated log failures in book. Notifies coordinator/supervisor of serious malfunctions immediately

3) Communicates supply needs to coordinator/supervisor. Determines the need for replacement supplies before depletion. Evaluates inventory to insure adequate supplies and reviews of expiration dates. Stores supplies in appropriate sites as instructed by supervisor.

4) Consistently performs all EKG procedures independently and accurately including specifications provided by the clinical director of the EKG department. Acquires and Processes acquisition data thus providing the interpreting physician with a high quality diagnostic study. Responsible for accurately documenting data into the computer information systems e.g. SMS, CIS, Muse systems, etc.

5) Applies holter monitors according to procedure and verifies initial holter signal. Instructs patients on use of the holter monitor according to procedure and explains the importance of their journal. Removes holter monitor, prepares and cleans according to established procedures. Processes holter monitor, uploads and verifies data transfer to Mars software for scanning according to department procedure.

Requirements

•High School Diploma or Equivalent

•CPR Certificate

•One year of experience preferred

•Dysrhythmia experience preferred

What you need to know

• Part Time Position
• Rotation at 3300 and BMC Main campus
• Weekday coverage with rotating holiday and weekend coverage

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support – American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$19.29 – $23.03 – $28.08

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer