Cardio Tech - Cardiovascular Lab

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

4d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Cardio Tech for the inpatient Cardiovascular Lab. The Cardio Tech provides direct patient care to an assigned group of Cardiovascular Lab patients. Common responsibilities include performing electrocardiograms, ICD downloads, holter monitor and event recorder hook up. Perform cardiovascular stress testing.

Requirements

• Minimum one year cardiac/medical experience required.
• Must pass treadmill training protocol within 6 months of hire.
• Take and pass Basic Arrhythmia Class within two attempts.
• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensures patient safety through use of procedure protocols and policies.
• Operate an ECG machine to record electric activity variations and impulses of the heart.
• Proficient computer skills and software programs used for documentation activities and report generation.
• Edits, processes, archives, and order entries for adult and pediatric 12 lead ECGs utilizing the MUSE system and Epic.
• Respond to ECG orders according to STAT, ASAP, and routine.
• Alert nurse and or provider for significant abnormalities on the EKG.
• Enroll and instruct the placement of Holter monitors and event recorders on patients who are leaving the hospital.
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED