Cardiac Technician

We are searching for a Cardiac Technician -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform technical and clerical functions pertinent to the Cardiology ECG Lab. This includes performing appropriate tests, ensuring representative 24-hour Cardio scan analysis for physician interpretation, responding to STAT calls when necessary, and assisting the Cardiology Fellow and/or Exercise Physiologist in the Exercise Lab. All duties are performed in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (neonate to adult) including both inpatients and outpatients.

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Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• BLS certification preferred
• 1 year experience as an ECG technician preferred
   

Responsibilities:

• Perform 15-lead electrocardiograms (including Rhythm Strips, Atrial ECG’s, and Esophageal ECG’s, and Cardioscan Monitor placement for both inpatients and outpatients
• Perform appropriate tests as ordered by physician
• Place charge and/or credits with appropriate documentation
• Performs 24-hour Cardioscan Analysis
• Operate MUSE System
• Take call and attends staff meetings
• Assist with care of Laboratory equipment
• Care for one or more of the following age groups routinely: Neonates, Infants, Toddler, Preschool Age, School Age, Adolescent, and Adult
• Complete service item charge form for each ECG, Cardioscan, or Exercise Test performed and place in appropriate box for the business office to pick up
• Distribute reports to ordering physicians outside of the Cardiology department within 24 hours of physician interpretation
• Perform data acquisition process from ECG carts to MUSE System
• Clean patient care equipment that has no direct patient contact on a weekly basis