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Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

An Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician performs non-invasive tests to monitor a patient's heart rate and rhythm. These tests include EKG tests, stress tests, or Holter monitoring tests, depending on the technician's level of training. EKG tests use electrodes placed on the patient's chest to measure the electrical activity in his or her heart. This exciting setting provides a challenging and educational experience for technicians at Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this position works part-time variable days between 6:00AM - 7:30PM, including rotating weekends and holidays. Shifts may be 8, 10 or 12 hours long.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Perform diagnostic electrocardiograms.

+ Position and connect leads from electrocardiograph machines to electrodes on specified body areas.

+ Review patients' records and instruct patients prior to the procedure.

+ Monitor patients during procedures and report abnormal findings.

+ Identify and correct wandering, interference and artifacts.

+ Edit and forward results to the attending physician for analysis and interpretation.

+ Maintain EKG equipment and supplies.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Six months of experience related to direct patient care or customer service in a hospital setting

+ OR completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic or Medical Assisting program

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic or Medical Assisting program

Physical Requirements:

+ Physical strength to assist patients into position for testing.

+ Physical strength to transport equipment to various locations throughout the Cleveland Clinic facility.

+ Extensive walking and standing.

Personal Protective Equipment:

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.75

Maximum hourly: $21.65

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities