EKG Technician - Cardiology - Full Time(40Hrs)/Days - Detroit
EKG Technician
Shift: Full Time - 40 Hours - Day Shift
Location: Detroit Campus-2799 W. Grand Blvd Detroit MI 48202
General Summary
Under general supervision, the EKG Technician performs technically acceptable computerized electrocardiograms (EKGs) on both a routine and emergency basis for inpatient and outpatient services. This role is responsible for applying and monitoring Holter and cardiac event devices, supporting EKG workflows, and ensuring timely physician review and documentation within the electronic medical record (Epic). The EKG Technician collaborates closely with cardiology providers and clinical teams to deliver efficient, high-quality diagnostic services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform computerized electrocardiograms (EKGs) for inpatient and outpatient populations on routine and emergency bases
Apply digital and cassette Holter monitor recorders, including:
24/48-hour Holters
Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (MCT)
Extended-wear Holters
Cardiac event monitors
Support daily MUSE workflow and edit list processes, including EKG downloads from all six Emergency Departments
Ensure cardiologist MUSE in-baskets are populated daily for EKG review and confirmation in Epic
Perform EKG editing following physician over-read and complete transaction capture (billing)
Assist with patient outreach, scheduling, and Epic EKG/Holter order creation, including requests from external providers
Provide timely EKG services upon request to clinical areas including:
Catheterization Lab (K-2)
Nephrology/Kidney Transplant (K-16)
Neurology (K-11)
Bronchoscopy (I-4)
Pulmonary (K-17)
Maintain flexibility to support clinic and departmental needs as requested
Perform other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong understanding of EKG procedures, cardiac monitoring devices, and workflow processes
Ability to perform accurate EKG testing and device application
Proficiency with electronic medical records (Epic) and cardiac monitoring systems (MUSE preferred)
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Effective communication skills with patients, providers, and multidisciplinary teams
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Additional cardiovascular training in performing and interpreting EKGs required
Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience as an EKG Technician preferred
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.