Cardiovascular Technician

University Hospitals•Ashland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining the equipment and supplies; assists in the acquisition of data by performing EKG, and with application of holter/event monitors independently; including explanation of test, application of electrodes using accepted techniques and placement, recognizes the difference between acceptable waveforms, artifact and rhythm abnormalities. Assists with stress echo and nuclear stress testing according to hospital and departmental policy. Properly bills for completed procedures. Must demonstrate the ability to assess patients' status and identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Requirements

High School Equivalent / GED
Successful completion of training as a cardiovascular technician (Required proficiency)
Strong communication, team-work, problem-solving and interpersonal skills (Required proficiency)
Recognition of cardiac arrhythmia’s (Required proficiency)
Stress testing; (Required proficiency)
Holter monitors; (Required proficiency)
EKGs; (Required proficiency)
event monitors; (Required proficiency)
vital signs and basic computer skills; (Required proficiency)
manual blood pressures. (Required proficiency)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology program (CCT or CRAT)
2+ years Of experience as a cardiovascular technician

Responsibilities

Maintaining the equipment and supplies
Assists in the acquisition of data by performing EKG
Application of holter/event monitors independently
Explanation of test, application of electrodes using accepted techniques and placement
Recognizes the difference between acceptable waveforms, artifact and rhythm abnormalities
Assists with stress echo and nuclear stress testing according to hospital and departmental policy
Properly bills for completed procedures
Demonstrate the ability to assess patients' status and identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients