Cardiology Technologist - Las Vegas, NV

UnitedHealth Group•Las Vegas, NV

2d•$18 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves delivering direct patient care and monitoring heart rhythm patterns of patients in the Cardiology Clinic for testing purposes. The role requires collaboration with other Cardiology team members to optimize health outcomes and patient satisfaction, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations, standards of practice, SMA and UHC policies and procedures. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining equipment, ordering departmental supplies, and maintaining patient logs and databases. The role receives operational direction from the RN Supervisor and may provide direction and support to other Cardiology Technician team members.

Requirements

High School diploma and/or equivalent
BLS certification
2+ years of experience administering exercise stress testing
Experience with 24 hour Holter Monitor application/scanning, performing EKGs and event recorders
Knowledge and recognition of EKG rhythms, arrhythmias, and rhythm disturbances
Knowledge of medical terminology specific to Cardiology
Excellent understanding of Cardiology pathophysiology and diagnostic procedures
Proven ability to recognize signs and symptoms of Infarct and/or Ischemia
Proven excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and critical thinking skills
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Associate degree
Current ACLS certification or ACLS certification within six months from hire date

Responsibilities

Works with RN Supervisor to coordinate patient flow within the Cardiology Clinic, and assumes other clinic responsibilities as directed by supervisor
Proficient in all areas of testing for a Cardiology Technician
Effectively communicates EKG abnormalities and/or negative testing outcomes to the Cardiology team physicians and RN’s.
Maintains compliance with job specific proficient requirements
Ensures all completed readings are sent to medical records, and at the direction of the Cardiology Team Physician all abnormal readings are sent directly back to the referring Physician
Acts as a resource and provides guidance to other Cardiology Technicians and support staff