Cardiovascular Technician

Purpose:

Working under the supervision of the cardiovascular manager, performs a wide variety of noninvasive cardiac studies. This includes but not limited to patient preparation, assistance during stress testing, and preparing and communicating all pertinent information related to testing procedure.

Responsibilities:

• Perform non-invasive cardiac studies including: Nuclear stress test (exercise and pharmacological), Stress echocardiograms (exercise and pharmacological, treadmill stress tests, Electrocardiograms (EKGs) and Holter Monitoring according to protocol
• Proficiency in stress and resting EKG placement, heart rate and blood pressure monitoring, and EKG interpretation
• Knowledge in testing indications, contraindications, and test termination criteria for the testing being performed.
• Knowledge in protocols/guidelines of diagnostic tests for inpatients and outpatients.
• Utilize all computer systems (Epic, Muse) for stress testing and resting EKGs
• Understand test studies and have knowledge to immediately report significant/critical findings to physician, APP, exercise physiologist, or nurse on staff
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of higher education or equivalent experience in a health-related field.
• 1 year experience in non-invasive cardiovascular testing preferred.
• Work flexible hours to meet department needs that include weekend and holiday on-call required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Basic life Support (BLS) certification is required

• Act 34

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