Cardiovascular Technician

Indiana University Health System•Bloomington, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an EKG Technician role with a 3x12 schedule (6:30AM–7PM). Position includes rotating weekend/holiday coverage and occasional weekend call. Looking for strong team players to apply today! Sign-on bonus available to eligible applicants!

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Basic Life Support certification through the AHA
Basic computer operations experience and some familiarity with software programs such as Word; Excel and Outlook
Ability to balance and manage carrying-out multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to utilize automated menu system to manipulate; process and enhance patient information
Ability to recognize and trouble-shoot equipment problems in order to ensure adequate signal and know when to request support from Clinical Engineering

Nice To Haves

Coursework in EKG; rhythm interpretation; anatomy; physiology or other related courses
Experience as an EKG technician; Cardiac Surveillance Technician; Emergency Medical Technician; Cardiovascular Technician; Phlebotomist; Paramedic or equivalent position or a certificate of completion or degree related to rhythm analysis or exercise physiology or related allied health field
Knowledge of electrocardiograph procedures and the EKG manifestations of the entire variety of cardiac arrhythmias in order to identify and effectively communicate significant and/or life threatening cardiac rhythms

Responsibilities

Recording and processing 12- lead electrocardiograms (EKG)
Continuous monitoring of patient cardiac rhythms and reporting of critical information (cardiac surveillance)
Review of 24- and 48-hour rhythm recordings and compiling reports for physician review (ambulatory monitoring)
May monitor patient's rhythm and status and operating equipment during exercise testing (stress testing)
May support the organization IV services by acting as a second-tier source for starting IV's and drawing labs.