Cardiac Technician

Texas Children's Hospital•Houston, TX

15h

About The Position

The Cardiac Technician performs technical and clerical functions for the Cardiology ECG Lab in a fast-paced setting. Duties include performing appropriate tests, ensuring representative 24-hour Cardioscan analysis for physician interpretation, responding to STAT calls when necessary, and assisting the Cardiology Fellow and/or Exercise Physiologist in the Exercise Lab. Care is provided to inpatients and outpatients, with duties performed in a manner appropriate to the ages of patients served, from neonates through adults.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

BLS certification preferred.
One year of experience as an ECG technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform 15-lead electrocardiograms, including rhythm strips, atrial ECGs, and esophageal ECGs, and place Cardioscan monitors for inpatients and outpatients.
Perform appropriate tests as ordered by a physician.
Place charges and/or credits with appropriate documentation.
Perform 24-hour Cardioscan analysis.
Operate the MUSE System.
Take call and attend staff meetings.
Assist with care of laboratory equipment.
Provide care routinely for one or more of the following age groups: neonates, infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, school-age children, adolescents, and adults.
Complete a service item charge form for each ECG, Cardioscan, or Exercise Test performed and place it in the appropriate box for business-office pickup.
Distribute reports to ordering physicians outside the Cardiology department within 24 hours of physician interpretation.
Perform data acquisition from ECG carts to the MUSE System.
Clean patient-care equipment that has no direct patient contact on a weekly basis.