Cath Lab Tech - 2531835

Apex Healthcare • New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

We are looking to hire a dynamic cardiology technician to join our team of medical professionals. Your duties will include performing EKG, echocardiogram, and phonocardiogram tests on cardiology patients, as well as assisting doctors with non-invasive procedures. To ensure success as a cardiology technician, you should possess medical technology maintenance capabilities and display an excellent bedside manner. Ultimately, a top-notch cardiology technician should have exceptional analytical skills and be able to work in a diverse medical environment.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology.
• At least 2 years' experience working as a cardiology technician.
• Excellent knowledge of cardiovascular diseases, diagnosis, and treatment.
• The ability to use cardiological equipment, such as EKG machinery.
• Proven ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Solid knowledge of professional medical standards, policies, and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local requirements.
• Proven teamwork mentality and ability to collaborate with co-workers.
• Excellent bedside manner and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and solid problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, and stress tests by using electronic equipment.
• Ensuring cardiology patients are comfortable by answering any questions they have about the tests.
• Recording the results of cardiological tests and consulting with the physician on duty to schedule any follow-up tests.
• Assisting physicians during non-evasive cardiological procedures by monitoring the patients' heart rates and alerting the physicians to any readings outside normal ranges.
• Maintaining cardiological equipment and supplies with daily cleanings and adjustments.
• Recording supply inventory levels and restocking the supply storeroom accordingly.
• Troubleshooting problems with cardiological equipment and reporting any malfunctions to superiors.
• Staying up-to-date with cardiological developments by attending conferences and participating in research projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree