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OverviewJoin our team as a PRN, EKG Tech in Tyler, TX.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:
Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities.
Your team is bigger than your department:
UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic testing including 12 Lead EKG’s
Ability to maintain and organize paperwork associated with all EKG diagnostic testing.
Responsible for presenting a caring and professional attitude at all times and strives to perform all other job duties and responsibilities to meet the needs and expectations of all UT Health Tyler customers.
Ability to utilize the MUSE system.
Cleans and maintains medical equipment within the department.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols
Ensures the safety and comfort of patients
Willingly shares knowledge and provides clinical orientation to other members of the staff
Has a basic understanding of normal cardiac rhythms and life threatening arrhythmias.
Responds to code 44’s as required
Adapts and adheres to facility policies and procedures
Communicates and reports to appropriate healthcare workers in accordance with hospital policy
Delivers age appropriate care for patient population
Preserves and protects patient confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation
Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with UT Health guidelines on attendance
Demonstrates professionalism by being punctual and dependable for assigned shifts.
Maintains all annual education requirements including Medelearn and Apex.
QualificationsJob Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Previous EKG experience is desirable
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred Job Requirements:
Previous experience in a hospital setting is desirable
Previous experience in a hospital setting is desirable
Previous EKG experience is desirable
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS in a metropolitan service area of a quarter million people.
To become an EKG Technician in Texas, you typically need to meet the following requirements: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited EKG Technician training program, which can take several months to a year to complete.
The average UT Health East Texas salary ranges from approximately $27,000 per year for Home Health Aide to $101,000 per year for Safety Director. Average UT Health East Texas hourly pay ranges from approximately $13.16 per hour for Call Center Representative to $48.71 per hour for Janitor.
Despite its affiliation with a public university, UT Health East Texas is a for-profit health care system. Ardent owns 70% of the entity and manages day-to-day operations. The university owns 30%; UT Tyler's president chairs the corporate board.
Like any new skill, developing your skills as an EKG technician takes time and practice. However, the role can be physically demanding and requires great attention to detail. You're also working with patients who may have serious heart conditions, which could be emotionally taxing.
Scope of Practice: CNAs focus on providing direct patient care and assisting with activities of daily living, while EKG technicians specialize in performing electrocardiograms and monitoring heart activity.
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