Cardiology Technician
University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Cardiology Technician performs routine electrocardiography procedures throughout the hospital and provides Holter Monitor hookups as needed. The position provides direct patient care and may involve accessing and administering medications within the technician’s scope of practice and in accordance with state law. The role operates computerized data acquisition equipment and supports cardiac stress procedures, including monitoring patients and preparing records for physician review.
Requirements
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Knowledge of life span growth and development principles.
- Ability to assess data regarding a patient's status.
- Ability to provide care in accordance with the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Nice To Haves
- Some positions may require certification as a Cardiology Technician immediately or within six months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Complete electrocardiograph readings requested by departments throughout the hospital.
- Place leads, calibrate, and operate Holter Monitors.
- Operate computerized data acquisition equipment to obtain electrocardiograms for patients undergoing stress procedures.
- Perform procedures involving treadmill and bicycle exercise tolerance tests, Thallium, Muga, and oxygen consumption stress tests.
- Assist the stress test proctor in monitoring patients during procedures.
- Participate in training other cardiac technicians on special procedures.
- Maintain accurate logs of patient information, electrocardiograph readings, Holter requests, and cardiac studies.
- Prepare and process paperwork from electrocardiograph readings for physician review.
- Prepare and process billing paperwork and help maintain filing cards and patient folders.
- Perform minor equipment maintenance and cleaning, and restock supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
