CARDIAC TECHNICIAN

The Christ Hospital Health Network•OH, OH

About The Position

The Cardiac Technician prepares patients for and performs electrocardiographic monitoring and testing to evaluate cardiac function and status. The role includes monitoring cardiac activity and blood pressure during treadmill, bicycle, or medication-induced stress tests; performing routine, urgent, and emergency ECGs and rhythm strips; and setting up and removing Holter monitors. The technician explains tests, enters and records patient information, confirms orders and patient identity, obtains consent, maintains equipment and work areas, and follows customer-service, safety, confidentiality, and hospital compliance standards.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Able to type 30 words per minute.
Six months to one year of ECG experience.
BLS certification.
Maintain current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor cardiac status and blood pressure during treadmill, bicycle, and drug-induced stress testing.
Prepare patients for tests, explain procedures, enter patient information, and obtain patient consent.
Observe patient arrivals in Navicare and maintain patient navigation in the system.
Confirm physician orders and retrieve previous tests for comparison when needed.
Contact outpatients to confirm scheduled stress tests and review preparation instructions.
Clean, stock, and maintain equipment and work areas, including cleaning and retrieving burrs as assigned.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Maintain an on-time daily schedule, adapt to changing conditions, and assist coworkers in completing daily tasks before the end of the shift.
Accept delegated tasks and remain flexible with assignments.
Perform routine, stat, and emergency ECGs and rhythm strips, meeting a technical quality level of 90% or better.
Obtain and check the accuracy of ECG orders, verify patient identity, and accurately record patient information, date, and time on ECG tracings.
Follow up on unmatched ECGs and orders.
Hook up and remove Holter monitors, accurately complete diaries and tracking sheets, and check charge requisitions for accuracy.
Verify patient identity against the Holter charge requisition and clean and maintain the work area and recorders.
Apply hospital customer-relations standards and contribute to a safe, respectful, confidential, and service-oriented environment.
Follow hospital policies, including dress code, tobacco restrictions, time and attendance, compliance, and safety practices; pursue learning and development opportunities.