Cardiac Technician

Job Description

Job Description

SmartCardia – Cardiac Technician
Pay Range: $28–$32/hour (based on experience)
Location: Des Plaines, IL | Hybrid (1 day/week in office required )

At SmartCardia, we're not just improving cardiac monitoring, we're revolutionizing it. Our AI-powered wearable technology delivers real-time insights, helping clinicians detect and respond to heart conditions faster than ever before.

We are a dedicated team making a meaningful impact in the health journey of the patient. Our core technology team includes leading minds in data science, embedded machine learning, wearable technology, and signal processing, and we're backed by some of the most respected investors in the field.

We're looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Cardiac Technician to join our Clinical team. If you're driven by purpose, thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, and want to grow your career while making a real difference in patients' lives, we'd love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love Working at SmartCardia

• Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to better outcomes and peace of mind for patients.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values knowledge-sharing, professional growth, and having each other's backs.
• Competitive Pay: Earn $28–$32/hour plus benefits.
• Innovation at Your Fingertips: Work with cutting-edge AI technology and next-generation cardiac monitoring tools.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze ECG recordings for accuracy, identifying arrhythmias and significant events.
• Review algorithm findings and ensure all patient reports meet the highest clinical standards.
• Communicate urgent findings to physicians promptly and professionally.
• Contact patients to follow up on reported symptoms and troubleshoot device disconnections, ensuring continuous, high-quality monitoring. 
• Uphold HIPAA guidelines and patient confidentiality at all times.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Must have at least one of the following credentials: Certified Cardiovascular Technician (CCT), Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT).
• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• At least 1 year of experience in cardiac monitoring OR strong academic background in a cardiac-related field.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, especially cardiology-related terms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new software tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

Applications will be immediately declined if you do not have CCT/RN/EMT/CRAT credentials or do not live within a reasonable driving distance of our office in Des Plaines, IL.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience in cardiac telemetry, Holter scanning, or other ECG interpretation roles.
• College degree in a cardiac-related field, healthcare, or life sciences.

Schedule: Full time preferred, 40 hours per week. Includes alternating weekends, with flexibility for regular weekend shifts a plus. 

Location: Hybrid after training, with 1 day per week in our Des Plaines, IL office.
Training: 2-weeks onsite, Monday through Friday during standard business hours.

Join Us

If you want to combine your technical skills with your passion for patient care and be part of a company redefining cardiac monitoring — SmartCardia is your next career step. Apply today and help us shape the future of heart health.