EKG Stress Test Technician in St Petersburg, Florida, United States

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EKG Stress Test Technician

HCA Florida Northside Hospital

St Petersburg, FL, United States

Full-time • Days (Rotating Weekends)

Clinical Techs Job ID: 188061

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At HCA Healthcare, we are all caregivers. Your ability to make a difference with our patients is at the foundation of all that we do. For over 50 years, HCA has been committed to our patients and to our employees. If you are interested in joining a team where patient focus is number one, apply now! Founded in 1976, Northside Hospital is a 288-bed facility located in the heart of South Pinellas County, Florida. Northside is part of the HCA West Florida Division of Hospitals, a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery and diagnostic imaging facilities, and a complete continuum of specialized healthcare programs that meet the healthcare needs of residents and businesses in West and Central Florida communities.

HCA is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization.

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program and an employee stock purchase program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.

The EKG/Stress Test monitors patients' EKG waveforms in a centralized monitoring station.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Interprets Rhythms and Arrhythmias.
Reports all changes in heart rate/rhythm to appropriate nursing staff.
Maintains Telemetry Supplies.
Records patient condition utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Performs duties with full understanding of related age specific factors.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications include:

· Minimum of a high school degree or equivalent required.

· BLS through the American Heart Association required upon hire.

· Previous clerical experience and CMT/cardiac experienced preferred.

· Previous experience as a monitor tech in a hospital setting required.

· Strong customer service skills required.

· Familiarity with medical terminology is desired.

· Computer literacy is required.

· Completion of basic EKG/Arrhythmia course.

· Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

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