Cardiac Technician

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Cardiac Technician performs technical and clerical functions for the Cardiology ECG Lab. The role includes conducting ordered tests, preparing representative 24-hour Cardioscan analyses for physician interpretation, responding to STAT calls when necessary, and assisting the Cardiology Fellow and/or Exercise Physiologist in the Exercise Lab. Duties are performed for inpatient and outpatient patients from neonates through adults, with care appropriate to patients’ developmental stages.

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 routine care 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.
• Acquire data from ECG carts into the MUSE System.
• Clean patient-care equipment that has no direct patient contact on a weekly basis.
• Respond to STAT calls when necessary.
• Assist the Cardiology Fellow and/or Exercise Physiologist in the Exercise Lab.

What This Job Offers

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