Transporter/EKG Tech - Transportation - Beavercreek - FT/Days

As a Transporter/EKG Tech at Kettering Health, your primary responsibilities include escorting and transporting patients safely to and from nursing units and various treatment areas while maintaining their privacy and dignity. You'll also perform technical work such as conducting non-invasive cardiology studies, specifically EKGs, on patients which plays a key role in their diagnostic processes.

To qualify for the Transporter/EKG Tech position at Kettering Health, you need at least a High School Diploma or an equivalent. Additionally, obtaining a Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certificate is crucial. A willingness to participate in holiday and on-call rotations is also a requirement, making flexibility an important trait for potential candidates.

The Transporter/EKG Tech position at Kettering Health is a full-time role that operates on a day shift schedule. Your hours will be Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 PM to 6:30 AM, including participation in holiday and on-call rotations, demonstrating our commitment to 24/7 patient care.

Kettering Health is dedicated to fostering the growth of its employees, including Transporter/EKG Techs. We offer various training opportunities, career advancement pathways, and a supportive work environment that encourages further education and skill development, ensuring that you can grow your career in healthcare with us.

Working at Soin Medical Center as a Transporter/EKG Tech is special because you become part of a recognized facility that has received numerous awards for patient safety and experience. With our commitment to providing high-quality care and our supportive team culture, you'll feel like a valuable part of an extraordinary healthcare community.

In your response, emphasize the importance of confidentiality and respect while explaining how you ensured the patient's dignity during transport, possibly using a specific example that highlights your professionalism.

Share an example of a previous stressful situation in a healthcare setting where you remained calm and decisive, illustrating your ability to prioritize patient safety and collaborate with your team effectively.

Explain your process for checking the patient's identification, understanding their medical needs, and ensuring the proper equipment is used during transport to highlight your thoroughness and attention to detail.

Discuss techniques you've used to reassure patients and explain the procedure clearly, demonstrating your empathy and patient communication skills while ensuring the patient feels safe and informed during the EKG process.

Describe skills such as strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team, using specific examples of how these skills have positively impacted patient care in your previous experiences.

Convey your organizational skills by describing a system you use for prioritizing tasks based on patient needs and safety, illustrating how you ensure all responsibilities are handled efficiently.

Be sure to illustrate your ability to remain calm and demonstrate compassion, explaining how you addressed the patient's concerns while maintaining professionalism.

Discuss your understanding of safety protocols in patient transportation and EKG procedures, showing that you prioritize patient safety and adhere to strict guidelines and hospital policies.

Share personal strategies or experiences that keep you motivated, highlighting your passion for helping patients and the fulfillment you gain from working in the healthcare field.

Articulate your alignment with Kettering Health's values and mission, expressing how their commitment to excellent patient care resonates with your own professional values and aspirations in healthcare.