Job Description

ED/EKG Technician - Emergency Room

Optional/PRN - TriHealth Bethesda Butler Hospital

Location:

3125 Hamilton Mason Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011

Work Schedule:

• PRN/Optional

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Here.

At TriHealth, we’re committed to delivering truly human care—care built on compassion, teamwork, and respect. As part of our Emergency Department, the Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech plays a critical support role in ensuring timely diagnostics, safe patient care, and smooth operational flow. Your work directly impacts patient outcomes, team efficiency, and the overall experience of those we serve.

Our environment is high acuity and high intensity, requiring nurses and clinicians who excel in critical thinking, rapid decision‑making, and effective communication. Team members in our ED thrive under pressure and are committed to delivering safe, compassionate care during the most challenging moments of a patient’s life.

Joining our Emergency Department means becoming part of a highly skilled, mission-driven team that values collaboration, professional growth, and excellence in emergency nursing practice.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Purpose‑Driven Work: Directly support emergency care delivery and diagnostic accuracy.
• Strong Team Culture: Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams committed to exceptional patient care.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to participate in preceptor programs and unit‑based committees.
• Mission‑Centered Organization: TriHealth is the #1 healthcare brand in Cincinnati with 130+ sites of care and a deeply rooted community mission.
• Supportive Environment: Structured competencies, training, and reliable leadership support your success.

Key Responsibilities

(Outcome‑focused and aligned to role impact)

• Perform and document basic patient care procedures to support safe and efficient ED operations.
• Accurately transcribe verbal orders, perform EKGs, and submit tracings into Tracemaster and the EMR, ensuring timely diagnostics.
• Collect blood specimens within competency guidelines to support clinical decision‑making.
• Transport patients safely and promptly, supporting throughput and patient flow.
• Maintain a safe environment by identifying hazards, following infection control procedures, and completing safety event reports when needed.
• Manage supplies, equipment, and environmental tasks—including stocking, temperature checks, and EKG cart maintenance—to ensure department readiness.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and collaboratively with staff, patients, and families to enhance care quality.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to follow safety policies, infection control protocols, and chain‑of‑command procedures.
• Strong communication skills and reliability in completing assigned tasks.

Preferred

• Previous experience in patient care, emergency services, or EKG performance (not required but beneficial).

Incentives & Benefits:

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options—this role offers career growth opportunities.

Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Responsibilities:

Performs and documents basic patient care related procedures under the direct supervision of an RN. Maintains competency of tasks in which the technician has been trained. Transcribes verbal order for EKG and successfully performs EKG, completes the order and submits tracing to Tracemaster and the EMR. Collects blood specimens within the parameters of documented competency. Transports patients via stretcher or wheelchair. Seeks clarification as needed to complete the assigned tasks.

Maintains a safe environment. Reports real and potential safety hazards to the charge nurse and completes safety event report as necessary. Complies with Infection Control policies. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards.

Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required. Recognizes and reports problems with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner. Performs and documents temperature checks and quality controls as directed. Stocks and maintains EKG cart and works with I.S. regarding any Tracemaster concerns. Maintains appropriate number of filled oxygen tanks. Prepares equipment and instruments for cleaning by central supply. Stocks supplies, to include nurse servers, cabinet drawers, and carts. Cleans unit equipment including stretchers.

Demonstrates leadership ability through participation in the technician preceptor program and/or participation in a TriHealth or unit based committee. Has met all Unit and TriHealth requirements such as annual competencies. Has attended the required number of staff meetings.

Communicates effectively with others. Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers. Reports patient related information in a timely manner. Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person. Documents observations and tasks performed. Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team. Utilizes chain of command appropriately.

Other Job-Related Information:

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently

Climbing - Occasionally

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Frequently

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Frequently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Freq

Color Vision - Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords: ER, Emergency, Electrocardiography, HUC, EKG, Acute Care Tech, ACT STNA, PCA, Patient Care Technician