Heart Station Technician

Arkansas Children's Hospital • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Heart Station Tech has basic understanding of Cardiac Arrhythmias. The Heart Station Tech helps with triage of patients in clinic, performs EKG's, applies and scans Holters and Event monitors, and performs Cardiac Stress Testing. The Tech Prepares Pacemaker/ICD electronic transmissions for interpretation. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Performs Electrocardiograms. Processes results, reviews charges, and communicates with interpreting physicians when there are system issues.
• Applies and scans Holter and event monitors. Manages return of monitors, and communicates with families when monitors are overdue.
• Performs Cardiac stress test with overseeing Providers. Manages order to completed reports.
• Assist with pacemaker evaluation and Paceart Evaluations. Assures billing is completed in timely fashion.
• Maintains and Inspects Departmental equipment daily for cleanliness or any malfunctions.
• Completes patient care (may include V/S, heights, weights, head circumference, and other patient care related assignments) in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Documents patient care and other assignments according to department guidelines and assists with admission, transfer and discharge as directed by licensed staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees