• EKG Technician/Noninvasive Cardiology…

    Texas Health Resources (Plano, TX)


    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 6 Months Preferred Or

    + NCET - Nationally Certified ECG Technician 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. Our hospital also provides state-of-the-art surgical services supported by leading technology and clinical expertise.

     

    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 (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

     

    **_Do you still have questions or concerns?_** Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]

    LI-YT1

    Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.