Cardiac Diagnostic Tech II, Cardiac Diagnostic Lab

CarolinaEast • New Bern, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Diagnostic Technologist II is responsible for providing basic and advanced electrocardiographic services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. This advanced level Cardiac Diagnostic position implements the standard EKG services of the Cardiac Diagnostic Technician position, as well as advanced procedures to include Stress Nuclear Medicine procedures and Stress/Echo testing. The position also requires extensive scanning, analysis and report generation for holter, event, and long term cardiac monitors received from within CarolinaEast Medical Center, the CarolinaEast Heart Centers and CIM physician offices. The individual is required to deliver services to patients in all areas of the hospital and those services are to be performed day/evening/nights and weekends as required to provide continuous, consistent diagnostic testing. On-Call responsibilities are an important part of job requirements. The Cardiac Diagnostic Technologist II must be capable of performing the duties and responsibilities outlined without direct supervision and must be capable of making many independent decisions. CCT credential and strong cardiac arrhythmia recognition and interpretation skills required. Charge responsibilities may also be required in the absence of the Supervisor. About CarolinaEast Health System CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time-plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Requirements

• High School graduate
• Cardiac Diagnostic Technician (CCT) certification required
• Previous experience and/or formal Cardiac Diagnostic course required
• Strong cardiac arrhythmia recognition and interpretation skills required
• Typing skills (40+WPM), grammar/spelling abilities and medical terminology preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Saving certification
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Typing skills (40+WPM), grammar/spelling abilities and medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• providing basic and advanced electrocardiographic services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
• implementing the standard EKG services of the Cardiac Diagnostic Technician position, as well as advanced procedures to include Stress Nuclear Medicine procedures and Stress/Echo testing
• extensive scanning, analysis and report generation for holter, event, and long term cardiac monitors received from within CarolinaEast Medical Center, the CarolinaEast Heart Centers and CIM physician offices
• deliver services to patients in all areas of the hospital
• performing duties and responsibilities without direct supervision
• making many independent decisions
• Charge responsibilities may also be required in the absence of the Supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees