Cardiovascular Technician

Description

Location : UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US : CO : Colorado Springs

Department : Cardiology

FTE : Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Flex

Pay : $20.87 - $27.13 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary :

Performs direct patient care; electrocardiograms (ECG's); stress testing; and cardiac monitors.

Responsibilities :

• Reviews provider's orders and performs ancillary tests. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. Performs responsibilities of underlying job(s) and is able to assist precept new hires and / or student interns.
• Prepares equipment and supplies, positions patient and analyzes results. Identifies issues with quality of tracings, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Monitors patient condition and reports on or responds to changes in status and adverse results as appropriate.
• Maintains equipment in clean, working condition. Troubleshoots, resolves, and / or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements :

Required Licensure / Certification : Certified as a Cardiographic Technician (CCT) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), OR certified as a (Certified EKG Technician) (CET) by National Health Career Association (NHA) OR certified as (Certified EKG Technician) (CEKG) by National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) OR certified as a (EKG Technician Certification) (ETC) by American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) or National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) through National Center for Competency Testing within 1 year of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.

Minimum Experience : 1 year of relevant experience.

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