**EKG Technician** **EKG Technician – Respiratory Department** _4Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_ **Work location:** Texas Health Denton: 3000 N I-35 Denton, TX 76201 **Work hours:** Full Time 40 hours; 0500-1300 **Department highlights:** Team based environment· Workplace culture 2 nd to none· We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance· Highly engaged management **Here’s What You Need** + H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required + 1 Year in health care environment involving direct patient care Preferred + BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And + CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician 6 Months Preferred Or + NCET - Nationally Certified ECG Technician 6 Months Preferred + ECG monitoring and knowledge of ECGs; computer skills; communication skills; high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment. **What You Will Do** PATIENT CARE: + Ensure the continuity of patient care using communication tools and electronic medical record. + Identify patient using two patient identifiers. + Explain procedures to patient and obtain patient consents. + Ensure exam room is fully stocked and in order before patient arrival. + Provides assistance to patient according to procedure being performed. + Appropriately respond to patients in distress. + Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse. + Assists in admission/transfer discharge. + Produces quality resting electrocardiograms (ECG) and ambulatory ECGs following department policies and procedures. + Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable. + Documents accurately and appropriately. + Adapts care to reflect patient population and incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care. **Additional perks of being a Texas Health EKG Technician** + Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits. + Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. + Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). + A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. **Entity highlights** Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers. We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment. Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet® designated hospital. Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program. **If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!** Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. **_Do you still have questions or concerns?_** Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.