EKG Technician - Barberton & Akron

Summary:
Performs, edits and confirms routine and specialized EKG’s (right sided; rhythm strips; etc). Completes all appropriate paperwork including computer entry. Assists with event recorders as needed.

Formal Education Required:
High School graduate or equivalent with further education and/or courses in the health care profession (such as: EMT, Paramedic, Medical Assistant Courses, Nursing, certification in Basic and/or Advanced Life Support, CPR)

Experience & Training Required:
- Prior EKG experience/EKG certification or equivalent training
- Additional on the job training to learn application and removal of Holter monitors and event recorders
- Must have BLS/ CPR within 6 months of hiring.
- Prior experience in the health field would be preferred

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
b. Maintain confidentiality of patient information
c. Ability to be accurate
d. Ability to work in pressure situations and meet deadlines
e. Ability to work with others
f. Attends mandatory hospital and department meetings and in-service education programs

Level of Physical Demands:
a. Light: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force continuously

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Rotating shift

Work Location: One location