Cardiology Technician

Ellis Medicine•Schenectady, NY

1d•$17 - $25

About The Position

The Cardiology Technician performs stress tests, nuclear imaging stress tests, and SAECG’s, accurate ECG’s/rhythm strips on inpatients and outpatients under routine and emergency situations. Participates in required training for PCTs and RNs. Must have knowledge of all computerized equipment and techniques used within the cardiology departments. Assists supervisor with monitoring and ordering supplies. Must be able to operate standard office equipment, including PC and printer. Must maintain a clean, organized work area. Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto. Salary Range: $17.46-$25.32 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Requirements

Minimum high school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of an EKG course through a college-level program or one (1) year of experience with performing EKGs in a clinical setting preferred.
Current BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

Verifies that orders and charges for all EKGs have been entered properly and notifies supervisors with issues.
Provides daily professional billing EKG list to Revenue Cycle Associates in a timely manner.
Checks all EKGs for quality and appropriate documentation and notifies supervisor when there are issues.
Maintains a weekly log by unit for all EKGs with quality and/or documentation issues and delivers log to unit NMs weekly.
Prepares patients for all types of stress tests and coordinates completion with cardiologist and echo techs (when needed) in a timely manner.
Completes all paperwork required for stress tests in a timely manner.
Must be proficient in use of MARS system for stress testing.
Must be proficient in use of MUSE system for EKG completion.
Reports all MUSE, MARS, and Soarian issues to IT, BioMed, and/or supervisor as appropriate.
Sends reports as requested by physicians and hospitals in a timely manner.
Participates, as scheduled, in training of PCTs and RNs, including competency fairs, as needed.
Provides technical assistance to all areas of the hospital including troubleshooting any issues related to EKGs.
Completes EKGs, as needed, in specific areas of the hospital as determined by the supervisor.