Job Description

**Req Number** 172413 Performs electrocardiograms (EKG) and other cardio graphic tests as directed by physician. Maintains and equips EKG machine and performs administrative tasks within the department. Records changes in electrical activity produced by the contraction of the heart using an EKG machine. Responsibilities: * Performs EKG and pediatric EKG testing following department policies and procedures * Identifies patient and assists patient in preparing for testing * Applies electrodes for EKG testing according to universal standards for lead placement * Applies electrodes for pediatric EKG testing to include right-sided chest leads and posterior chest leads * Applies electrodes for Signal Average EKG testing according to policy and procedure * Answers questions regarding procedure in order to make patient as relaxed as possible * Prepares EKG machine for daily use * Checks equipment and supplies, as well as assembles basic EKG equipment * Removes and cleans equipment at the end of shift * Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent required * EKG Certification required * Current Basic Life Support Professional Certification required * 1-3 years of technical experience, required. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range for this position is $52-$80/hour It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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