Technical Assistant - (ECG) (HTAC/HT 1) - Black River Hospital

Summary

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at the BLACK RIVER HOSPITAL: Medical Technologist (HPC/MDT 1) Temporary Under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge, the incumbent will be responsible for providing support to the general nursing and medical staff and specifically to provide ECG tracing measurements when required by operating the electrocardiogram machine. This provides patients with healthy preventive testing to more complicated cases involving many types of cardiac diseases. 💰Basic Salary: $1,792,163 - $2,130,319 JMD per annum any allowance (s) attached to the post

Responsibilities

• • Performs electrocardiogram (ECG) tests on patients.
• • Positions and applies electrodes as appropriate. Connects leads from the electrocardiograph machine to electrodes on specified body areas.
• • Sets up ECG components for accurate readings.
• • Monitors the safety and comfort of patients at all times and elevates concerns accordingly.
• • Provides patients with information about the ECG procedure and facilitates questions.
• • Maintains records for ECG procedures performed.
• • Responds to emergency calls from doctors or nurses.
• • Reports abnormal readings to the Nurse or Doctor on duty, especially if the patient is having a Myocardial Infarction (MI).
• • Prints and collates ECG reports for analysis by health care providers.
• • Assists with filing and retrieving patient’s health information, to include, but not limited to, ECG results.
• • Provides support to doctors and nurses in the care and treatment of patients.

Required Skills

• • Knowledge and use of aseptic techniques and standard precautions.
• • Ability to communicate effectively.
• • Ability to control operations of systems or equipment.
• • Excellent customer service skills required with the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to ask questions, when necessary.
• • Ability to generate or adapt technology and equipment to serve patient’s needs.
• • Ability to read, interpret, and present information and ideas.

Qualifications

• • Successful Completion of accredited training in Allied Health Nursing – Level 2 (NCTVET).
• • Successful completion of training in ECG measurement techniques and procedures.
• • Secondary School Education.

Additional Information and Instructions

**PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. KINDLY INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING** Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Tuesday, June 10, 2025 to: The Assistant Human Resource Officer Black River Hospital 45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth Tell: (876) 965-9294 📧 Email: brhjobs00@gmail.com 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Important Notes: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

About Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

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