BaylorScott & White Memorial Hospital | ST180 South Tower
Address: 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508 
Clinic hours: 7a -59 Work Schedule: 1pm - 11pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - includes holidays. 
On-call: 2 days a month - 24 hours. 

The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced OR, emergency department, or Level I, II or III trauma center environment with exposure to Human blood and blood products including plasma, serum, and blood components, body fluids (vomit or feces) are common occupational nuances for EKG Techs. You'll be working alongside our award winning dedicated members of the emergency care team, providing life-saving care for patients with extreme cases where there is an issue of immediate survival, critical injuries and illnesses for people in dire need. These centers have specialized resources available 24/7 to care for the most critically incapacitated patients.

There are many reasons to join the most awarded healthcare system in Texas:

• At Baylor Scott & White Health, we value our team members. Your well-being is our top priority.
• Our thriving diverse culture promotesself-careandwork-life balance.
• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Visit BSWHealth.com/Benefits to learn about all of our programs that supports mind, body and spirit
• Immediate access to time off benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities
• Our magnet-awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth.
• Relocation assistance: Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
• Enhanced shift differential pay
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Tuition: Fully funded bachelor's and master's degrees
• Competitive Wages and Incentives
• Cross-training across modalities
• Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists
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Join us in an extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront medicine and among the heart and vascular hospital elite - nationally.
Our most prestigious awards Include - but are not limited to:

• Baylor Scott & White has been certified as a "Great Place to Work".
• U.S. News Best Hospitals Heart & Vascular 2023-2024
• Achieved SVS | VQI 3-Stars every year over past 8 years - Top 10% hospitals
• CMS 5-Star Quality Rating system - 2023 Top 14% nationally
• Among the first four hospitals nationwide and first in Texas - to be verified : ACA Surgical Quality Partner, ACS Vascular Verification Program
• The Society of Thoracic Surgeons - 3-Star rating out of 3 stars in all 5 STS categories for Plano, 3-Star rating in 2 STS categories for Denton
• 2023 Premier Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital

U.S. News & World Report published its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals list. We are proud to share that we havebeenrecognized once again with more total awards than any other not-for-profit health system in Texas, with 26 hospitals receiving distinction-reinforcing our strong reputation for creating exceptional experiences.

We have three top 15 hospitals in Texas:BUMC (#3), BSW - Temple (#7), and BSW - Fort Worth (#11, tied), and we have more hospitals with a nationally ranked specialty than any other health system in the state.


JOB SUMMARY

The Cardiology Tech 1 handles performing routine, stat, pre-operative and outpatient EKG testing to help physicians in the delivery of patient care. Records electromotive variations in action of heart muscle by using electrocardiograph machine to give data for diagnosis of heart ailments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Completes all necessary steps to get and process electrocardiograms.
• Explains test procedures as needed to prepare patients for the process and to provide them with the necessary functions.
• Utilizes all equipment associated with EKG procedures properly and records the necessary information accurately to obtain high quality results.
• Monitors heart rates, arrhythmias and blood pressure under the supervision of a Senior EKG technician and/or a physician.
• Notes any significant deviation in technique used to record EKG and completes any required forms and distributes reports by Baylor Scott & White Health procedures.
• Performs Holter Monitor hookups using established procedures.
• Performs basic functions on MUSE-EKG database system.
• Downloads EKG's accurately for proper storage and retrieval. Prints record and attached proper documentation to tracing for all billing transactions.
• Performs retrieval and report distribution tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Inputs patient demographic and test data into computerized EKG machine accurately and in a timely way.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area, including monitoring supplies.
• Maintains equipment in operational condition by replenishing paper and reporting any problems to the appropriate person in a conscientious and timely way.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Previous experience in healthcare related field preferred.
• Use of basic office equipment and computer literacy required.
• Ability to multi-task and self-lead problem solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate precision and flexibility.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.