Cardiodiagnostic Technologist - Cardiology (Per Diem)

Cardiodiagnostic Technologist - Cardiology (Per Diem)

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what they do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.

Job Summary: The Cardio-diagnostic Technologist performs a variety of noninvasive and invasive cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures including performing EKG's, event monitoring application, pacemaker interrogation and, under the direction of a physician, performs stress testing procedures. Their responsibilities include taking vital signs and monitoring patient responses throughout diagnostic testing, rooming patients for office visits, and reviewing their past medical history and allergies/medications. This position will require occasional duties such as, chart management, pre-procedure calls, triaging phone calls/EPIC messages and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the department. Performance of Cardio-diagnostic testing under the supervision of performing MD (and at times RN) including monitoring patients' responses throughout testing. Recognizes normal vs abnormal cardiac rhythms and performs all aspects of ambulatory arrhythmia monitoring. Tests include; Exercise Stress Testing, Echocardiogram Exercise Stress Testing, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram Testing, Vasodilator SPECT (Nuclear) Stress Testing, and Tilt Table Studies. Rooming Office visits, Follow Up's, Consults', obtaining vital signs, reviewing medication reconciliation list, allergies, obtaining patient height/weight, and performance of 12 lead EKG's. Application of Holter and Event Monitoring systems per MD order. Follow up/triaging of urgent notifications obtained from third party Preventice company to appropriate parties (sending to RN vs/ MD). Chart review to prepare for Cardio-diagnostic testing and consult visits. Performance of pre-procedural calls, triaging patient phone calls/EPIC messages, and ancillary clerical duties including ordering medical supplies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associates/Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences
• Certification in Cardiovascular Technology or Medical Assistant preferred
• Experience: 1-2 years in Cardio-diagnostic testing
• General knowledge of EKG/Rhythms ability to differentiate normal vs abnormal EKG
• Knowledge of or experience in Cardio-diagnostic stress testing

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 1

Schedule: Per Diem (1 hour)

Shift Details: Mon-Fri