Cardiac Technician

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

5d•$19 - $27

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: $18.50 - $26.50 Union Position: No Department Details Join Our Team and Grow The Good! Hours: anytime from 6:00am to 5:00pm. Rotate every 6th Weekend Why you will love this role: • Close and supportive Team. • Patient Focused Care • Employee Wellness Program • Wage based off of experience • Career advancement opportunities • Comprehensive benefits package Apply now and be part of something special! Together, let's Grow The Good in our community. Summary The Cardiac Technician conducts a wide range of non-invasive cardiac tests, under direct supervision, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Job Description 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.
Must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria dependent on facility or department requirements needs as it may vary by needs: 1. Possess Certified Cardiographic Technician 2. Associate’s degree or higher in a health science field 3. Three years’ experience as a cardiac technician 4. Obtain Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring certification (CRAT) or National Telemetry Certification (National Telemetry Association) within one year into position. The department will determine which certification is appropriate per the department workflows.

Responsibilities

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.