Cardiac Diagnostic Technician I - Cardiac Lab

Baxter Health • Mountain Home, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible and accountable for obtaining non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing, including impedance cardiography, electrocardiograms, and Holter monitoring, under the supervision of the Cardiac Diagnostics Coordinator and Cardiopulmonary Director. The position is also responsible for downloading and transmitting diagnostic data into patient electronic medical records. This is a safety-sensitive position under Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

The work is performed in an office setting within a hospital environment. Physical demands include spending eight or more hours daily using a computer, monitor, or similar screen with a keyboard and/or mouse; standing, walking, bending, squatting, and twisting; occasionally lifting patients with assistance, weighing 125 pounds or more, multiple times per shift; and pushing a wheelchair weighing in excess of 150 pounds with a patient and equipment. The employee must communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems and make decisions, have keen hearing and visual acuity, and handle critical and highly stressful situations efficiently and with composure. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a minimum score of Bronze on the Career Readiness Certification (CRC) certificate.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in cardiac diagnostic testing, including EKGs and Holters; experience is preferred but not required.
• Desire and initiative to learn; the employer is willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Obtain non-invasive cardiac diagnostic tests, including impedance cardiography, electrocardiograms, and Holter monitoring, under the supervision of the Cardiac Diagnostics Coordinator and Cardiopulmonary Director.
• Download and transmit diagnostic data into patient electronic medical records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED