Cardiac Technician

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•$18 - $27

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Cardiac Technician conducts a wide range of non-invasive cardiac tests, under direct supervision, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

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.