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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior EKG Tech.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing electrocardiograms on all in-and out-patients utilizing appropriate recording machines, including Holter monitoring. Performs Holder scanning duties and interprets arrhythmias from scanner. Trains new personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients for testing.
• Gathers and sets up equipment and supplies according to established departmental procedures.
• Calibrates and prepares equipment prior to procedures, ensuring its proper functioning.
• Interacts with patients by identifying self to patient and verifies the identity of patient by checking the patients ID bracelet.
• Explains the procedure and equipment to the patient. Provides for patient privacy at all times.
• Preps patient using proper departmental criteria and technique to insure the best quality recording.
• Coordinates patient scheduling, if necessary, and notifies service locations for Holter removals and applications.
• Administers test by operating electrocardiogram to record and label various leads reflecting the electrical current emanating from the heart muscle.
• Operates equipment accurately and monitors course of procedures to ensure quality diagnostic results are obtained; makes modifications as needed.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the electrocardiogram. Is able to identify normal and abnormal features, especially the recognition of various arrhythmias sufficiently to alert appropriate staff.
• Carries out assignment within realistic time frame.
• Removes electrodes and gel, cleans patient and equipment.
• Greets patients, assists patients with gown and wayfinding. Assists with balance support for patient during stress testing if needed.
• Reviews and tracks electrocardiogram tracings in ancillary software system.
• Works independently and effectively communicates with departments regarding orders, tracing quality, STAT requests and other clinical operational needs.
• Proficiently uses electronic health record and electronic communication for daily workflow. Communicates in timely manner.
• Maintains equipment in proper functioning order. Interacts with Biomedical Engineering regarding resolution of problems with equipment.
• Cleans and prepares equipment for patient application. Disinfects equipment after each isolation patient in accordance with nursing and departmental policy.
• Performs predetermined, preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is operating efficiently.
• Assists with Holter monitoring service. Demonstrates familiarity with the effective operation of Holter recorders, software, upload process and basic maintenance of recorders.
• Coordinates and communicates regarding Holter service activity with patients, clinical team and service providers.
• Provides training and technical guidance to new and current personnel.
• Orients existing employees to new procedures and/or changes in existing procedures. Teaches new employees established procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Certificate of completion from a licensed EKG school required.
• Minimum three years of experience as an EKG Technician in an acute care facility.
• Good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:Some college preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $28.83 - $31.61 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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