Cath Lab Tech - 3148008

Apex Healthcare • Brooklyn, NY

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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 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree