CARDIO TECHNICIAN

Cardio Technician

Perform non-invasive diagnostic testing which produces electrocardiographic tracings, to provide data to the physician to aid in the proper diagnosis and treatment of heart disorders. These tests include, at a minimum, 12 Lead EKG, Holter and Event Monitoring, and are performed on inpatients and outpatients of all ages. In addition, assist physicians or other licensed HCP in performing cardiac stress tests, nuclear stress tests and stress echos. It might also include pacemaker/ICD transtelephonic checks and more advanced pacer/ICD interrogations.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
• Conduct patient interview and identifies any contraindications to exercise or pharmacological stress testing. Prepare patient appropriately.
• Accurately and efficiently prepares patient per protocol.
• Properly conduct the exercise portion of the test and terminates the test per protocol.
• Properly and sensitively inform patient before, during and after the test of what to expect and asks how they are feeling throughout the test.
• Document all that is indicate per protocol to document and accurately and efficiently compiles all reports for processing.
• Work collaboratively with other techs and nurses to see that all other aspects of the tests are done completely and in a timely manner.
• Perform 12 Lead ECG
• Accurately and efficiently complete hook ups for Event and Holter Monitor and facilitate the ability for the reading physician to review.
• Conduct 12 Lead EKGs as needed and per protocol.
• Accurately and efficiently complete hook ups for Event and Holter monitors needed to elicit reports for physicians.
• Conducts all technical aspects of performing an EEG
• Maintain a sufficient level of supplies in all testing areas.
• Maintain records of reports for verification and statistical purposes.
• Clean and maintain all equipment used to provide safe and sanitary conditions.
• Obtain necessary equipment and supplies when needed.
• Perform other clerical duties as assigned including work in departments outside their home department.
• Cognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level.
• Achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job.
• Ability to think and concentrate for an entire shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Related training/experience (preferably within the past five (5) years).
• Previous Nurse Aide experience.
• Recent EKG experience. Outgoing and energetic personality.
• EMS or Paramedic experience.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Basic Arrhythmia Course or completion within 1 year of hire/transfer into department.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.