Cardiology Assistant

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • United States,

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Department Director, the Cardiology Assistant performs all routine and assigned duties under the direct supervision of the Cardiology Nurse assigned to the patient’s care. Specializes in patient care; performing procedures such as EKGs, stress testing and transport functions associated with the pediatric to adult patient population inpatients, emergency department patients and outpatients. Assists to maximize the efficiency of the Cardiology Department through effective triaging.

Requirements

• High School graduate preferred.
• Recent (within 1 year) EKG and treadmill experience preferred
• Current BLS card.
• Basic Dysrhythmia Course Certificate (if certificate is more than 2 years old, must pass the Basic Dysrhythmia Course pretest prior to hire date into position); or must have taken and successfully passed the Basic Dysrhythmia Course Pretest and will take and pass the Basic Dysrhythmia Course within six months from date of hire in position; or if internal transfer from a position requiring utilization of Basic Dysrhythmia certification with competency assessed as satisfactory or above within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs all routine and assigned duties under the direct supervision of the Cardiology Nurse assigned to the patient’s care.
• Performs procedures such as EKGs, stress testing and transport functions associated with the pediatric to adult patient population inpatients, emergency department patients and outpatients.
• Assists to maximize the efficiency of the Cardiology Department through effective triaging.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

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