Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The position of the EKG Tech reports to the EKG Supervisor in partnership with the Director of Therapy Services. This position, is responsible for diagnostic EKG testing, delivering equipment and assembling traction as ordered. This position is accountable for the ordering and billing of special equipment and maintaining departmental records.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic EKG testing, cleaning equipment, and assembling traction as ordered.
- Order and bill for special medical equipment and maintain department and patient records.
- Obtain and maintain familiarity and knowledge of the EKG tech function and machines and complete basic dysrhythmia courses, as assigned.
- Perform and accurately read and interpret written or verbal orders associated with EKG function. Working alongside doctors and nurses.
- Must maintain up to date knowledge of specialty beds, traction, SCD pumps, and collect and appropriate distribute IV pumps and oxygen tanks to patient floors, as assigned.
- Perform administrative duties in a standard office environment and effectively operate office equipment.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Licensure and Certifications: CPR, required.
- Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare setting, preferred.
Work Environment: This position has exposure to body fluids and communicable disease. Majority of time is spent standing, with frequent walking of short distances (up to 80% of work time). Frequent pushing of up to 95 lbs. (up to 30% of work time) and carrying/lifting of up to 20 lbs. (up to 10% of work time) is required. A variety of populations is served including neonate (up to 5% of work time), pediatrics (10%), adolescents (5%), adults (up to 60%) and geriatrics (up to 20%).
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- CPR certification
- Familiarity with EKG function and machines; complete basic dysrhythmia courses as assigned
- Ability to order and bill for special medical equipment and maintain department/patient records
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting
- Ability to push up to 95 lbs and lift/carry up to 20 lbs as required by role
What We Do
Washington Regional Medical System is the only community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system in Northwest Arkansas, committed to improving the health of people in communities it serves through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education.
