Non-Invasive Cardiology Technologist - Days
About The Position
Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Non-Invasive Cardiology Technologist to support its cardiovascular services team. The role uses cardiac monitoring and rhythm-analysis skills to perform cardiac testing and provide patient care. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour first-shift shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The schedule is variable and shifts may be assigned any day Monday through Sunday, including weekends and holidays. Weekly on-call work is required. The position is located at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The technologist performs Holter scanning, adult and pediatric EKGs and specialty EKGs, and applies Holter monitors and cardiac event recorders. The role involves direct interaction with patients, nurses, other staff, and physicians, and transcribing test results into the hospital’s electronic health record. Candidates must have a high school education or equivalent and meet one of two experience pathways: completion of the Nebraska Medicine EKG internship, or at least six months of directly related telemetry or cardiac monitoring experience. Both pathways require successful completion of the department’s pre-hire examination assessing cardiac arrhythmia recognition. Basic Life Support certification through an American Heart Association-endorsed program is required, as is CCI certification as a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) within 24 months of hire or transfer.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- Complete the Non-Invasive Cardiology department’s pre-hire examination assessing cardiac arrhythmia recognition.
- Meet one of these experience pathways: complete the Nebraska Medicine EKG internship, or have at least six months of directly related telemetry or cardiac monitoring experience.
- Ability to work on call.
- Ability to work holidays.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association-endorsed program.
- Obtain CCI certification as either a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) within 24 months of hire or transfer.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree with emphasis in cardiac anatomy and physiology, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience working in non-invasive cardiology in an acute-care setting.
- College coursework in physiology, anatomy, and/or related subjects.
- Associate of Science degree.
- Graduation from an accredited allied health or technology school.
- Knowledge of GE Phillips telemetry, GE MUSE systems, EKG systems and carts, mobile cardiac telemetry, cardiac event recorders, and Holter monitors.
Responsibilities
- Use advanced arrhythmia-recognition skills and perform Holter scanning.
- Perform adult and pediatric EKGs and specialty EKGs.
- Apply Holter monitors and cardiac event recorders.
- Interact directly with patients, nurses, staff, and physicians.
- Transcribe test results into the hospital’s electronic health record.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance.
- 35% discount at Clarkson College.
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
