Your job is more than a job

On the front line of heart health defense, as an EKG Technician you lead the charge when it comes to identifying a heart attack or detecting an irregular heartbeat.  

  

Working to get to the root of your patient's chest pain or discomfort, you comfort and educate as you attach electrocardiogram leads or a rhythm strip because nothing about what you do is routine. Examining and comparing changes from previous EKG tracings, you check and recheck because you take nothing for granted. You love what you do and strive every day to learn and build on your expertise. We love that about you too.  

  

Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, and your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this ever-evolving diagnostic imaging role. 

 
Your Everyday 

Performs EKGs and demonstrate technical skills and knowledge of EKG equipment and protocols.  

Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone and follow all quality control checks.  

Respond to Code Blue for emergent EKGs. 

Prepare patient charts/orders for interpretation by physician. 

Ensure all patient charges are entered and tracked in the radiology system. 

Maintain patient's medical record files and ensure each patient chart is properly created and results are mailed/delivered appropriately. 

Clean, sterilize, inspect and maintain equipment, and report all malfunctions.  

Order supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levels. Prepare patient for study with appropriate dress, procedure review, education, and ease anxiety and fear by answering questions and addressing concerns. 

Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.  

Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked. 

The Must-Haves 
 
Minimum: 

High School Diploma/GED or EKG program completion certificate  

American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification (CPR, BLS)     

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited.  For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion.  Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

Simple things make the difference. 

1.    To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 

2.    To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.  

3.    To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 

4.    To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.