EKG Equipment Tech ARRMC (Respiratory Therapy)

EKG Equipment Tech ARRMC (Respiratory Therapy)

Additional Position Details:

This position requires the availability to work a variable schedule that may include day and swing shifts.

The starting wage for this position is based on qualifications and years of relevant experience. For this Flexible Workforce position, an extra 15% is paid on top of the hourly wage. Plus, you will earn extra money per hour (shift differentials) for swing and weekend hours!

WHY ASANTE

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

The EKG Equipment Technician assists respiratory care practitioners through equipment cleaning, assembly, supply stocking and inventory control. Also acquires 12-lead electrocardiograms on all patient age groups. In this role, the EKG Equipment Tech performs appropriate ECG/Equipment technician duties as assigned utilizing policies, procedures and orders. Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating the ability to perform Electrocardiograms based on established policies, procedures or orders in a timely manner
• Using sound clinical judgment and effective problem-solving abilities during the implementation of patient care
• Performs rapid assessment to determine changing priorities and coordinates resources for effective response in emergent situations
• Communicating data obtained from ECGs as appropriate to other healthcare team members
• Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to adjust workload or duties in response to a change in work volume, emergencies, staffing or scheduling

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate as needed for the position is required
• Current enrollment in an accredited 2-year Respiratory Care Practitioner training program is highly preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Data entry, DOS, Windows, spreadsheets and word processing experience
• Previous experience as a healthcare provider
• Recent employment establishing decision making ability and/or mechanical aptitude

Certifications

• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by the American Heart Association is required upon start

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to organize workload according to essential tasks, as well as the mechanical aptitude to trouble shoot complex equipment
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills and be supportive of the total patient care team

About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.