The EKG Technician is a critical role within Franciscan Health, as they are expected to assist doctors in performing cardiovascular exams on patients. This position, in addition, is responsible for overseeing, administering, analyzing, and recording tests that require special EKG equipment.

WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Ensure that all patients are calm and relaxed during the process, allowing for quality test output.
• Monitor equipment throughout the test to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Prepare images and data in a preliminary report in designated reporting system, such as cardiology PACS or EMR system, prior to physician reading the study.
• Make appropriate accommodation to 12 lead EKG test, such as perform right sided EKG for suspected right ventricular infarct.
• Administer cardiac stress testing for exercise and pharmacological stress testing.
• Apply cardiac rhythm monitoring equipment, Holter monitors/event monitors, and ambulatory mobile telemetry monitors.
• Explain the function and process of EKG exams to patients prior to the test.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required High School Diploma/GED

• Required within 90 days of hire Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

• Preferred Certified EKG Technician

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.