• Job Description

  Req#: 314844

  At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

  We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

  Job Title

  EKG Technician

  Location

  Weston

  Facility

  Florida Weston Hospital

  Department

  Cardiology-Weston Hospital

  Job Code

  000621

  Shift

  Days

  Schedule

  8:00am-4:30pm

  Job Summary

  Job Details

  Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world .

  An E lectrocardiogram (EKG) T echnician performs non-invasive tests to monitor a patient's heart rate and rhythm. These tests include EKG tests, stress tests, or Holter monitoring tests, depending on the technician's level of training. EKG tests use electrodes placed on the patient's chest to measure the electrical activity in his or her heart. This exciting setting provides a challenging and educational experience for technicians at Cleveland Clinic.

  A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 8 : 0 0 AM – 4:30PM

  A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Record and edit EKGs, Holter monitors, pacemaker checks and assist with stress testing when applicable.

  • Perform 12-lead electrocardiograms and other noninvasive cardiology exams as ordered by the physician.

  • Perform graded exercise tests and radioisotope stress tests under the supervision of the physician when applicable.

  • Perform ambulatory monitoring procedures and event recording procedures.

  • Participate in medical emergencies in the clinic.

  • Perform pacemaker and ICD evaluations when applicable.

  • Learn how to operate new equipment and technology.

  • Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and file s at all times, including product and service quotes.

  Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Six months of basic ECG training with arrhythmia knowledge from an accredited school

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

  • Six months of experience

  Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

  Physical Requirements:

  • Essential Duties: Interact with Patients, families, physicians and other health care workers. Good hand coordination for positioning of electrodes and equipment. Good vision to analyze computer screens and graph recordings to diagnose test results. Use good judgment in stressful emergency situations. Adequate mathematics skills to maintain accurate records and reports.

  • Physical Duties: Moderate lifting and positioning of patients. Moderate pushing and pulling equipment.

  • Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned. Minimal risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens.

  Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

  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.

  If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

  Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster .

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

• About the company

  PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF PERFORMANCE Through the Power of Every One, Cleveland Clinic is ranked as the nation’s No. 2 healthcare system by U.S. News & World Report – the best care for our patients starts with us.

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