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**Req Number** 177056

Job Description

Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, the BHA Electrocardiogram Technician is responsible for EKGs, census update, and Medical Department supplies.

Job Responsibility

1.Performs electrocardiograms, on all patients and employees as requested

2.Escorts patients for medical tests, x-rays, consultations, etc. in or outside the hospital as needed

3.Demonstrates knowledge of high risk patient observations when performing tests

4.Ensures adequate stock of supplies and proper maintenance of equipment

5.Maintains general order and complies with Infection control policies for work area and equipment.

6.Measures, records, and reports vital signs, weight and height in a timely and accurate fashion

7.Documents activities on approved hospital forms and according to department policy and procedure

8.Updates census board in Evaluations and Admissions.

9.Maintains updated patient files

10.Prepares and sends all records, laboratory slips and physician notes to Medical Records

11.Attends and participates in staff meetings and unit based education

12.Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate supervision.

13.Maintains competency in education specific to area of practice

14. Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

+ High School Diploma (or GED), required.

+ Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide certification, preferred.

+ BHA and EKG experience, required.

+ Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.

+ American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED for adult and children, required.

+ Hospital experience, (or related experience), required.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $25.2358-$26.5661/hour

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.