Electrocardiogram Technician Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts9:00 A.M 5:00 P.M, with rotating weekends and holidays (35 hours)
Duties & Responsibilities:
Purpose of Position: Under supervision, and in accordance with standardized procedures, operates electrocardiograph equipment to record electrical wave tracing of electrical currents emanating from the heart muscle for use in the diagnosis of heart ailments. Performs related work.
Major Duties:
Subject to medical authority, prepares and positions patient for electrocardiograph test.
Attaches electrodes to specific areas of patient's body, as required.
Turns on machine and rotates switches to obtain tracing of impulses from various parts of the heart.
Identifies section of tracings by pressing a marker button to signify electrode positions.
Notes irregularities in recording process and reports malfunctioning of equipment to avoid serious damage.
Maintains records and files of tracings.
Minimum Qualifications1. Graduation from a Senior High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and one year experience as an Electrocardiograph Technician in an approved hospital or in the office of a recognized Cardiologist; or, 2. A satisfactory equivalent.
Benefits:
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs
