Cardiology Technician

The University of Kansas Health System•Liberty, MO

About The Position

The Cardiology Technician performs ECGs, stress tests, and Holter monitor hookups, along with related medical record charting and filing. The role is responsible for accurate charting and record maintenance. The position is listed as days and PRN at Liberty Hospital. The technician explains procedures to patients, completes required paperwork, prepares patients for testing, and assists physicians during stress tests. The role also includes billing-related tasks, Holter monitor scanning, equipment cleaning and maintenance, charting inpatient procedures, and delivering outpatient results to Medical Records. The technician may perform CPR when asked and respond to Trauma and Code Blues. Additional duties may be assigned, and duties may vary by department or unit.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Less than one year performing cardiac procedures or ECG and stress test procedures.
Less than one year of work experience as an EMT and/or paramedic.
Arrhythmia course within 90 days.
National EKG Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform ECGs after explaining the procedure to patients and completing required paperwork.
Maintain correct billing for ECGs, Holter monitors, and stress testing.
Prepare patients for procedures and assist physicians during stress tests.
Explain Holter monitor procedures to patients, prepare them, and perform Holter monitor scans.
Clean and maintain equipment.
Use all forms of stress equipment.
Chart inpatient procedures and take outpatient results to Medical Records.
Perform CPR when asked and respond to Trauma and Code Blues.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Perform other duties as assigned.