EKG Technician

Description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

Performs specific technical duties related to Cardiology Testing.

What you will do

• Identify patient using patient wrist band and written requisition.
• Verbally explains procedure to patient prior to beginning the procedure.
• Protect patient privacy by applying appropriate draping, closing curtains and closing room doors.
• Perform electrocardiograms in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Apply and/or remove Holter Monitors in accordance with departmental procedure.
• Record written testing data in Departmental Books.
• Assist physician with stress testing in accordance with departmental procedure.
• Observe strict patient confidentiality regarding written records and test reports.
• Maintain cardiology equipment in clean working order.
• Verbally report equipment malfunction to Cardiology Supervisor.
• File reports as necessary.
• Maintain an orderly, safe and clear working environment.
• Assist with training of new personnel when applicable.
• Respond to beepers by calling desired extension on telephone.
• Perform any related duties as assigned.
• Ability to explore, recognize, identify and measure structures on an EKG

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in the field of cardiology testing preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technician should have knowledge of EKG abnormalities and related pathological conditions
• Strong attention to detail

Licenses and Certifications

• CET - Certified EKG Technician from the National Healthcareer Association upon hire required

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $19.00/hour - $21.85/hour

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.