Cardiovascular Tech

Mercy Medical Center • Baltimore, MD

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Heart Center at Mercy Medical Center is actively seeking a Cardiovascular Technician for a busy, fast-paced cardiology office. This is an opportunity to join our team, which is a rapidly expanding practice located in Baltimore City with hub sites in the surrounding counties. We are looking for bright, organized individuals with discipline to follow instructions and clinical orders but who also have initiative. Candidates will perform a variety of duties in both the clinical and administrative areas. Will need to travel to our downtown hospital center, Hunt Valley, Ellicott City, and Glen Burnie practices.

Requirements

• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty is applicable.
• Certified Cardiovascular technologist/technician (CCI)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Experience: Bruce Protocol and conducting stress tests: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performing stress tests - monitoring ECG's while patient exercises on the treadmill (or receiving pharmacological stress agents), recording vitals, and reporting symptoms to supervising physician.
• Operating equipment to create diagnostic images.
• Preparing patients for and monitoring them during cardiovascular medical procedures.
• Analyzing and reviewing images and records.
• Must be able to perform treadmill exercise stress testing typically utilizing the Bruce or modified Bruce or Naughton protocol.
• Must be familiar with indications and contraindications for stress testing.
• Have the physical stamina to work for long periods and to physically assist patients.
• Have the interpersonal and bedside manner skills to performs tasks effectively with emotional sensitivity to the stress and discomfort of patients.
• Communication skills to brief and interview patients, as well as communicate with physicians, technicians and other team members.
• Analytical skills and attention to follow precise diagnostic and procedural instructions as well as monitor/examine patients for diagnostic information.
• Prepare patients for procedures.
• Review medical history, position patients and clean/shave/numb testing sites as appropriate.
• Interpret, describe and report test results; recognize recording errors and artifacts and react appropriately.
• Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
• Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed