Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician / Cardiac Monitoring Technologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician / Cardiac Monitoring Technologist
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm (subject to facility needs)
• Telework: Not available

Description

Perform a variety of cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, including 12-lead EKGs, ambulatory cardiac/event monitoring (including MCOT), and exercise stress tests under supervision. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot EKG and cardiac monitoring equipment, interpret basic results, and ensure accurate data entry and quality verification in electronic medical records. Maintain patient safety, confidentiality (HIPAA), and comply with all hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard 12-lead EKGs; ensure correct patient positioning and electrode placement
• Interpret basic EKG results and escalate findings requiring physician/cardiologist review
• Explain procedures to patients and maintain a compassionate, professional demeanor
• Operate and maintain EKG and cardiac monitoring equipment; perform routine troubleshooting
• Enter and verify EKG data in EMR systems (MUSE) and complete EKG encounters in CPRS
• Place ambulatory monitors/event monitors and Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry; ensure proper placement and provide usage instructions
• Document and upload monitoring data to monitoring registries; ensure timely retrieval for clinicians
• Assist with treadmill/exercise stress tests; monitor patients and record data while ensuring safety
• Follow hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and infectious control processes
• Clean reusable medical equipment and clinical areas per SOP
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA
• Participate in continuous quality improvement, meetings, and ongoing training
• Train/mentor students and staff; provide in-service training on EKG and related instrumentation
• Scan/index reports into the electronic health record and process consults and imaging files via VistA Imaging; verify data integrity for clinicians

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available (eligibility depends on position and work schedule type).