Cardiology Technician

Cardiology Technician Non-Invasive

The Cardiology Technician Non-Invasive provides clinical support by performing non-invasive cardiology procedures and remote cardiac monitoring, as directed by licensed personnel. This position communicates and documents patient care needs to the Healthcare team. This position also participates in patient and family teaching.

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect:

• Make appropriate accommodation to lead EKG tests, such as perform right sided EKG for suspected right ventricular infarct.
• Oversee the use of EKG equipment ensuring safe operation.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly and report non-functioning equipment, as appropriate.
• Assist with the administration of cardiac stress testing for exercise and pharmacological stress testing.
• Apply cardiac rhythm monitoring equipment.
• Holter monitor/event monitors and ambulatory mobile telemetry monitors.
• Educate patient and family on the function and process of EKG exams prior to the test.
• Log and review test data, and identify and report critical results to providers, noting specific images and placing on test results for physician review.
• Perform quality improvement activities for the department.
• Provide patient guidance using comforting language and effective phrasing, to help patients to remain calm and relaxed during the process.
• Prepare images and data in a preliminary report in designated reporting system, such as cardiology PACS or EMR system prior to physician reading the study.

Qualifications:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED
• Required within 90 days of hire: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association
• Preferred Associate's Degree
• Preferred Certificate
• Preferred 1 year Non-invasive Cardiology Tech
• Preferred within 90 days of hire Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)
• Preferred Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)

Travel is required: Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.