• EKG Technician

    HCA Healthcare (Austin, TX)


    Description

    Introduction

     

    Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) EKG Technician? At St. David's Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

     

    Benefits

     

    St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

     

    + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

    + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

    + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

    + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

    + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

    + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

    + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

    + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

    + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

    + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

    + Colleague recognition program

    + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

    + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

     

    Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

     

    _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

     

    You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated EKG Technician like you to be a part of our team.

     

    Job Summary and Qualifications

     

    As an Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician, you will be responsible for the performance of non-invasive cardiovascular procedures. You will work closely with other members of the healthcare team to provide exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies, while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment.

     

    • You will transport patients to and from the department to complete procedures

    • You will order, deliver, and retrieve equipment and supplies for the unit

    • You will identify life-threatening arrhythmias and/or rhythm change, and communicate them to the physician and/or Registered Nurse

    • You will perform the following Electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures: 12-18 lead EKG, Signal Average EKG, Pediatric EKG, and Rhythm Strip

    • You will be competent in holter application, removal, and scanning

    • You will perform multi-stage stress tests

    • You will assist physicians with the completion of exams and studies

    • You will collect, label, and deliver lab specimens

    • You will assist with maintenance of the patient log and schedule

    Job Requirements

    Experience

    • 1 year of experience as an EKG Technician

    Education

    • High school diploma or GED equivalent

    Licenses and Certifications

    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy

     

    St. David's Medical Center (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-medical-center) stands as a leading 435-bed facility, offering specialized care in neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac services, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, maternity and newborn services, and rehabilitation. It proudly holds the distinction of being both a Primary Stroke Center and a Certified Chest Pain Center. St. David's Medical Center operates with St. David's Georgetown Hospital.

     

    HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

     

    "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

     

    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

     

    We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our EKG Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!**

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.