Cardiac Technician - Non-Invasive Cardiology

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital • Plattsburgh, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Cardiology Technician is primarily responsible for performing the technical aspects of taking electrocardiograms, applying and removing arrhythmia monitors, exercise and radionuclide exercise testing, and scanning Holter monitors as ordered by physicians. Additionally, all required paperwork associated with the above procedures must be completed in an accurate and timely manner. On-call duties as assigned. AHA-BLS certification is required however, certification is a not qualifying factor to obtain the position.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Previous hospital experience (1 year) as an Critical Care Technician, LPN, clinical assistant or EMT
• AHA-BLS is required within 6 months of hire or a current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to the date of renewal
• Previous cardiology experience will be considered first

Nice To Haves

• Basic working knowledge of human cardiac anatomy, physiology, arrhythmias, and acquired heart disease
• Completion of the CVPH Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Course or must complete within 3 months
• Individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided

Responsibilities

• Performing the technical aspects of taking electrocardiograms
• Applying and removing arrhythmia monitors
• Performing exercise and radionuclide exercise testing
• Scanning Holter monitors
• Completing all required paperwork associated with the above procedures in an accurate and timely manner
• On-call duties as assigned

Benefits

• The Collective Bargaining Agreement provides priority consideration for current bargaining unit employees

What This Job Offers

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