Cardio Testing Tech - Presbyterian Heart and Vascular Care
About The Position
Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a Cardio Testing Tech to perform procedures with completed and documented competency, within scope of certification and PHS policy and under the direct supervision of the provider. These procedures include performing treadmill exercise tolerance tests, stress echocardiograms, 6-minute walk tests, and nuclear stress tests. May need to provide coverage to other departments as necessary. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • 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
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 2 years of cardiac / medical experience required.
- Must pass CCT within 1 year of hire date
- Current BLS certification
- Must have Completed Basic Arrhythmia course-must be obtained in 90 days if not current
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant diploma plus 2-years cardiology experience in an outpatient clinic preferred
- Previous MA -medical assistant advance experience preferred
- Knowledge of complex cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias preferred
Responsibilities
- Obtain and document routine vital signs.
- Treadmill exercise tolerance tests
- Stress echocardiograms
- Nuclear stress tests
- Identify abnormalities during testing, determine corrective actions, and elevate to appropriate provider during an emergency
- Performing Electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG) and bring abnormal findings to providers
- Prepares patient for the visit using established patient preparation guidelines, collecting appropriate and accurate data, and providing all aspects of primary support to the provider.
- Operate Q-Stress equipment, sphygmomanometer, Epic and Merge application with proficiency.
- Other duties as assigned
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
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
