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Job Title

EKG Technician

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus:

Department

Clinical Cardiology-Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute:

Job Code

C13014

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm/6:30am-3:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician, you will work with medically to critically ill patients, providing essential diagnostic EKGs used in their treatment. In this role, you will be responsive to patient needs and discomfort, work independently to enhance the healthcare experience, and offer continuous patient-centered care. You will perform diagnostic electrocardiograms to support timely and accurate clinical decisions. At Cleveland Clinic, you will have the unparalleled opportunity to find your place within an innovative family of caregivers and a leading healthcare environment.

A caregiver in this role works days from 6: 30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Position and connect leads from electrocardiograph machine to electrodes on specified body areas.

• Review patients records and instruct patients prior to procedures.

• Monitor patient during procedures and report any abnormal findings.

• Identify and correct for wandering, interference and artifacts.

• Edit and forward results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.

• Maintain EKG equipment and supplies.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Six months of experience related to direct patient care or customer service

• OR completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic or Medical Assistant Program

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Healthcare experience

• Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic or Medical Assistant Program

• EKG Certification

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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.