Cardiovascular Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • New Braunfels, TX

3d

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Tech monitors EKG readings during cardiac stress test procedures, places EKG leads, and monitors patients for abnormal rhythms during testing. The role includes starting IVs, obtaining patient consent for outpatient stress testing, and taking manual blood pressures throughout exams. The employee must complete established position competencies within the designated introductory period and perform other related duties as assigned.

The position requires strong EKG rhythm knowledge, the ability to take manual blood pressures, and the ability to start IVs. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of healthcare experience, and BLS certification. ACLS certification is required within 12 months of hire. Formal EKG training or an exercise physiology program is preferred, as is experience as a monitor tech, CV tech, or EP tech.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year of healthcare experience.
• Strong EKG rhythm knowledge.
• Ability to take manual blood pressures.
• Ability to start IVs.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within 12 months of hire into the position.

Nice To Haves

• Formal EKG training or completion of an exercise physiology program.
• Experience as a monitor tech, CV tech, or EP tech.

Responsibilities

• Start IVs and obtain consent from patients for outpatient stress testing.
• Place EKG leads and monitor for abnormal rhythms during testing.
• Take blood pressures throughout exams.
• Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts.
• Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED