Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Lead EKG Technician? At St. David's North Austin Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Lead EKG Technician, you shall perform EKG’s, rhythm strips, EKG transcription, and other related diagnostic procedures in accordance with established departmental and organizational standards. You will function at a high technical level with the ability to independently identify and classify cardiac rhythms without sole reliance on computerized interpretation. You will demonstrate the knowledge and critical-thinking skills necessary to troubleshoot technical issues, adjust procedures as needed, and ensure the acquisition of accurate, high-quality diagnostic results.
You will support the mission, vision, and values of St. David's HealthCare and consistently demonstrates exceptional customer service. You will maintain professional, compassionate, and respectful interactions with patients, physicians, colleagues, and other customers while contributing to a culture of quality, safety, and excellence in patient care.
- You will demonstrate technical proficiency in performing EKGs, rhythm strips, and signal-averaged ECTs
- You will demonstrate advanced knowledge of electrophysiology principles and applies critical thinking skills to recognize, troubleshoot and correct EKG artifacts
- You will perform EKG studies independently with a high level of competency and maintain a comprehensive understanding of cardiac arrhythmias and rhythm interpretation
- You will maintain all patient reports and associated documentation
- You will reconcile EKG order and charges daily to ensure timely and accurate documentation and billing
- You will accurately sequence EKGs according to date and time to facilitate appropriate comparison and interpretation by the reading physician
- You will demonstrate proficiency in EKG transcription and documentation within the Merge system
- You will assist in coordinating and organizing departmental work schedules and support the maintenance of appropriate staffing levels in collaboration with the Cardiology Director and Manger
- You will complete assignments independently while functioning effectively as a member of the healthcare team
- You will monitor supply inventory, maintain established PAR levels and order supplies as needed to support uninterrupted department operations
- You will maintain cleanliness, functionality, and inventory of EKG equipment
What qualifications you will need:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- One-year experience in a hospital or medial office setting performing EKG procedures - preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Benefits
St. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a full-service medical center providing comprehensive medical care at two locations – St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and St. David’s Surgical Hospital.
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a 460+ bed, multi-specialty, acute care hospital. It provides advanced women’s health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II, and III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at the nearby St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas. The hospital also offers minimally invasive gynecological surgery and comprehensive breast imaging through Solis Mammography, which is located on-site. Other services include a 24-hour emergency department, pediatric emergency care, and intensive care at St. David’s Children’s Hospital. The hospital also features the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, a Heart and Vascular Center, neurology and neurosurgery, a kidney transplant program, a Level IV Epilepsy Center, as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery and acute rehabilitation services for both inpatients and outpatients.
St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, located at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, is recognized by the State of Texas as a Level IV Maternal Facility. This means it provides the highest level of care for pregnant and postpartum patients, especially those with serious or complex medical, surgical, or pregnancy-related conditions, including those at high risk for maternal morbidity or mortality. The center includes a 95+ bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 30+ private rooms, 10+ rooms for very small babies, and 10+ beds for babies needing neurological care. It also has 35+ labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, including Central Texas’ first low-intervention birthing suites with tubs. There are 95+ postpartum beds, 20+ antepartum beds, and Cesarean section surgical suites. The facility offers 24/7 neonatology coverage, OB/GYN hospitalists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, lactation consultants, and a midwifery program. It is part of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network and TexasAIM, and it also provides a high-risk pregnancy navigation and support program.
St. David's Surgical Hospital is part of St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and is the first Level 4 Epilepsy Center in Central Texas for both adults and children. It has its own 24-hour emergency department, a medical-surgical inpatient unit, and a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for patients ages 17 and under. The hospital is staffed with pediatric emergency physicians, pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists who are specially trained to care for children. It also includes certified child-life specialists who help kids feel more comfortable during their hospital stay. St. David’s Children’s Hospital offers many pediatric services, such as pediatric surgery, pediatric radiology (including imaging and interventional procedures), and pediatric anesthesia for surgical support. It also has a wide range of pediatric specialists available for consultation and treatment, including general surgery, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), craniofacial and plastic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and cardiology, among others.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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