Cardiology Technician

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

16d

About The Position

Performs sheath pulls for patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Labs. Performs ECG and provides a variety of specialized duties on the Cardiac Treatment and Recovery Unit. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Respirator Fit Test - The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) upon Hire

Nice To Haves

CNA with phlebotomy experience.
Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states

Responsibilities

Assist in transporting patients to nursing units.
Assists with patient preps (pre and post exam).
Completes electrocardiograph readings on patients as requested.
Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and restocks supplies.
Performs sheath pulls under the direction of RN.
Prepares CTR rooms by ensuring adequate stock is available.
Obtains Vital Signs per unit standards and reports abnormal values to RN immediately
Assists in answering call lights in a timely manner
Assists in settling the patient upon return to their room post procedure (hooking patient back up to vital signs, making sure call light is within reach, water and menu are in patient room)
Takes call on their assigned weekends and Holidays
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.