Job Description Summary

EKG Technician for the MUSC Heart Station

Join a team where your skills directly impact patient care. Gain experience in advanced cardiac diagnostics while working on a dynamic and supportive team!

We are seeking a detail-driven, patient-focused EKG Technician to join our cardiovascular care team. If you enjoy problem-solving, working hands-on with patients, and playing a vital role in cardiac diagnostics, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000419 Heart Station (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

As an EKG Technician, you support both inpatient and outpatient cardiac testing, including:

Perform and analyze EKGs, Holter monitor recordings, and stress tests
Accurately identify rhythm abnormalities and troubleshoot technical issues
Take appropriate corrective actions to ensure high-quality diagnostic results
Assist with Holter monitor processing, including mailing devices to patients
Complete thorough documentation for billing, statistics, and database tracking
Collaborate with nurses and providers to deliver safe, timely patient care

Please come with a:

High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred)
Completion of a recognized EKG training program or documented on-the-job EKG training
At least 1 year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements

Mobility & Posture

Standing: Continuous

Sitting: Continuous

Walking: Continuous

Climbing stairs: Infrequent

Working indoors: Continuous

Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent

Working from elevated areas: Frequent

Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent

Kneeling: Infrequent

Bending at the waist: Continuous

Twisting at the waist: Frequent

Squatting: Frequent

Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations: Frequent

Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous

Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous

Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous

Reaching overhead: Frequent

Reaching in all directions: Continuous

Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous

Full use of both legs: Continuous

Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent

Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent

Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent

Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent

Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

Examples:

Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force

Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force

Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force

Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous

Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous

Color discrimination: Continuous

Depth perception: Continuous

Peripheral vision: Continuous

Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous

Tactile sensory function: Continuous

Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous

Selected Positions:

Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous

Respirator use qualification: Continuous

Work Environment & Conditions

Effective stress management: Continuous

Rotating shifts: Frequent

Overtime as required: Frequent

Latex-safe environment: Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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