Non-Invasive Cardiac Technician, Days - Sugar Land
About The Position
The Non-Invasive Cardiac Technician performs Electrocardiograms, Holter monitoring, Holter scanning, and Stress Testing according to physician orders. The technician prepares patients for examinations, explains procedures, and ensures technical quality. The role also includes reviewing ECG tracings, notifying appropriate medical personnel about serious arrhythmias, and responding to Code Blue calls as part of the resuscitation team in accordance with facility requirements. The technician supports safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient care while following departmental safety, environmental, and infection control procedures and Memorial Hermann policies and standards. The position contributes to departmental performance improvement and organizational goals, supports the development of less experienced staff, and maintains required education and skills competencies.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Completion of the Basic Arrhythmia Course.
- BCLS certification by the American Hospital Association.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience performing Electrocardiograms (ECG), Holter monitoring, Holter scanning, and related Cardiac Stress Testing procedures is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for Electrocardiogram, Holter monitor, and/or Stress Test exams; explain procedures and ensure technical quality.
- Manage a multi-patient task list and prioritize appropriately.
- Report accidents, complaints, and equipment malfunctions to the supervisor or manager.
- Respond to Code Blue calls as part of the resuscitation team, per facility requirements.
- Prepare and present ECG tracings to physicians for interpretation according to hospital processes.
- Review ECG tracings and alert appropriate medical personnel about patients with serious arrhythmias.
- Maintain safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department.
- Provide excellent customer service and escalate issues appropriately.
- Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Participate in department-established performance improvement activities.
- Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including requirements related to time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
- Meet mandatory and continuing education requirements and skills competencies; support department goals that contribute to organizational success.
- Model Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
