Cardiac Technician

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Technician conducts a wide range of non-invasive cardiac tests, under direct supervision, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Performs cardiac tests and monitors patient heart functions using diverse cardiology equipment. As needed per department, employees place electrodes correctly for an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine or telemetry (holter) monitoring and operate machines correctly. Checks, calibrates, and maintains cardiology equipment to ensure proper operation and accurate test results. Provides care and counseling for cardiac patients to ensure their comfort and safety during cardiac tests and treatments. Alerts nurses or physicians of critical values, abnormalities, or changes in patient responses. Obtains and records patient information and medical histories; interprets electrocardiogram (EKG) results and generates factual written reports. In some departments, employees will monitor multiple patients at the same time while critically interpreting rhythms and communicating concerns effectively with staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology.
Working knowledge of basic and intermediate life threatening cardiac rhythms, special equipment used in cardiac testing, computers, and medical terminology.
Possess Certified Cardiographic Technician OR Associate’s degree or higher in a health science field OR Three years’ experience as a cardiac technician OR Obtain Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring certification (CRAT) or National Telemetry Certification (National Telemetry Association) within one year into position.

Responsibilities

Performs cardiac tests and monitors patient heart functions using diverse cardiology equipment.
Places electrodes correctly for an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine or telemetry (holter) monitoring and operate machines correctly.
Checks, calibrates, and maintains cardiology equipment to ensure proper operation and accurate test results.
Provides care and counseling for cardiac patients to ensure their comfort and safety during cardiac tests and treatments.
Alerts nurses or physicians of critical values, abnormalities, or changes in patient responses.
Obtains and records patient information and medical histories.
Interprets electrocardiogram (EKG) results and generates factual written reports.
Monitors multiple patients at the same time while critically interpreting rhythms and communicating concerns effectively with staff.