Cardiology Technician
About The Position
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.CARDIOLOGY TECHNICIAN Cardiology Technician General Description Performs specialized technical and patient-care activities focused on the application of ambulatory ECG (Holter and MCT/Event) monitors and the analysis of recorded ECG data. Primary responsibilities include placing monitors on patients, instructing patients on proper use, and analyzing digitized ECG recordings to generate accurate quantitative arrhythmia reports for physician review.
Requirements
- Work requires completion of an Associate's degree in Health Science or any Allied Health field
- Work generally requires one year of experience in a related health care setting. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Responsibilities
- Apply, remove, and manage ambulatory ECG (Holter and MCT/Event) monitors for adult and pediatric populations in the inpatient and outpatient spaces, ensuring proper placement and signal quality.
- Educate patients on monitoring procedures, equipment use, activity and symptom diary documentation, and data transmission requirements.
- Analyze digitized ECG recordings using specialized software to identify arrhythmias and clinically relevant events.
- Edit and validate ECG data and generate comprehensive quantitative arrhythmia reports for physician interpretation.
- Perform routine equipment cleaning, inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance, including lead review and recorder function checks.
- Maintain accurate patient schedules, procedure logs, and monitoring records.
- Maintain databases for archiving diagnostic recordings and perform routine data backups to the computer network.
- Prepare patient rooms and maintain stock of monitoring supplies, including electrodes, leads, and related materials.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
