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 diagnostic procedures, apply monitoring devices, and provide care to adult and pediatric patients. The technologist interacts directly with patients, nurses, staff, and physicians and transcribes test results into the hospital’s electronic health record. This is a full-time day position based at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The schedule is 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts, with 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 availability is required.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- Pass the Non-Invasive Cardiology department’s pre-hire examination assessing cardiac arrhythmia recognition.
- Meet one of the following experience pathways: complete the Nebraska Medicine EKG internship position; 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; this requirement applies to new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.
- Obtain Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 24 months of hire or transfer.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree emphasizing 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 school of allied health or technology.
- Knowledge of GE Phillips telemetry, GE MUSE systems, EKG systems and carts, mobile cardiac telemetry, cardiac event recorders, and Holter monitors.
Responsibilities
- Use 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
- Tuition assistance of up to $5,000 per year.
- 35% discount at Clarkson College.
- Career advancement opportunities with educational costs covered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
