Cardiology Technician

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley's leading integrated health system, you'll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you're interested in a health system that's both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Cardiology Technician on our EKG team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.


Per Diems shall be required to work 1 major and 2 minor holidays per year & 4 weekend days (Saturday or Sunday) per 3 month period of time. A weekend is defined as a Saturday or Sunday.

Major and Minor Holidays are defined as:

• major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day) and two (2) other holidays throughout the year if and as needed by the Medial Center.

Responsibilities

The Cardiology Technician (LEVELS I -III) collaborates with other team members of the healthcare delivery team to deliver quality, safe, and efficient health care. Is qualified by specific didactic, laboratory, and clinical technological education to obtain and be responsible for basic 12 and 15 lead EKGs on patients of all ages. More specifically involving; holter/event monitor hook ups; regular, pharmacologic, and other specialty adult stress tests, for diagnostic purposes. This includes proper maintenance, and cleaning of the equipment. The Cardiology Technician is an integral member of the cardiology service team qualified to participate in the care of both inpatients and outpatients. Demonstrates an understanding of the procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the cardiologist.


Cardiology Technician LEVEL I: Responsible for performing 12-lead EKG's within the department and on all units of the hospital as needed and ordered by the physician. Responsible for responding to Rapid Response and Code Blue calls.


Cardiology Technician LEVEL II: Responsible for all LEVEL I skills and provides assistance to the nurse and physicians during regular, pharmacologic, and other specialty adult stress test, and for EEG testing.

Cardiology Technician LEVEL III: Responsible for all LEVEL I and LEVEL II skills, and holter/event monitor hook-ups, Muse admin user status, pacemaker/device interrogations and training/orientation of new employees in each modality.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you'll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.


Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.


The compensation range for the role is $21.88 - $27.75 hourly.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member's compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).


Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited EKG/Cardiology Technician certificate program preferred

Minimum Experience:

• One (1) year prior experience in EKG or stress testing laboratory, medical assistant position, or completion of our in-house training and competency required.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Current and ongoing BLS required

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. May be exposed to unpleasant odors. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Pushes equipment weighing approximately 35 pounds at times throughout the day. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

Workplace type

On-site