CGWU Cardiology Tech - Cardio Clinical

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

30d

About The Position

The Cardiology Tech provides administrative and clinical support to the assigned department, coordinating projects as needed. The role focuses on quality and safety, customer experience, and stewardship. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and stocked work area, checking ECG, SAE, Holter monitor, and treadmill equipment, performing timely and quality EKGs, completing stat tests within 20 minutes of notification, and obtaining signal-averaged EKGs for physician interpretation when requested. The technician supports patient privacy and understanding during testing, follows handwashing practices, records patient charges in a daily log, and reports equipment malfunctions to a supervisor or manager.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Technologist program. The position requires the ability to work in a stressful, self-directed, team-oriented environment and respond appropriately to geriatric and pediatric patient behaviors and life-threatening situations. It also involves transporting patients and moving equipment as described in the physical demands.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Technologist program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintain it.
• Excellent, positive people skills.
• Ability to work independently and self-direct.
• Ability to transport patients by wheelchair over carpet or tile without assistance, for weights up to 200 pounds, 10 or more times daily.
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver unit-specific equipment weighing up to 50 pounds anywhere in the hospital, up to 10 times daily.
• Ability to view a computer for up to one hour at a time.
• Ability to work in an often stressful environment and focus on team processes.
• Ability to respond appropriately to geriatric and pediatric patient behavior and life-threatening situations.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Aide or Monitor Technician credential for consideration for in-house training.
• Solid science background, preferably with emphasis on human anatomy and physiology.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Cardiology Technician Certification during employment or by one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Keep the work area clean and stocked, and keep shift-related equipment checks up to date for ECG, SAE, Holter monitors, and treadmill equipment.
• Provide quality EKGs in a timely manner.
• Complete stat tests within 20 minutes of notification.
• Obtain and provide quality signal-averaged EKGs, with a copy for physician interpretation on the requested shift.
• Protect patient privacy during testing.
• Use consistent handwashing technique.
• Explain procedures to patients.
• Input patient charges into the daily log.
• Report equipment malfunctions to a supervisor or manager.

What This Job Offers

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