Cardiovascular Technician

IU Health • Frankfort, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, day shift position located at Frankfort Hospital. The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role will also include some administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

• Requires high school graduate or equivalent.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires basic computer operations experience and some familiarity with software programs such as Word; Excel and Outlook.
• Requires the ability to balance and manage carrying-out multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Requires ability to utilize automated menu system to manipulate; process and enhance patient information.
• Requires 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 preferred.
• 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 preferred.
• 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cardiac rhythm-based technical support for Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Services, including 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.

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

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