Non-Invasive Cardiology Technologist - Nights
About The Position
Nebraska Medicine is hiring a Non-Invasive Cardiology Technologist to support its cardiovascular services team. The role calls for cardiac monitoring knowledge, rhythm-analysis expertise, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. This posting is for full-time nights at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The schedule is 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts, from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with shifts assigned any day Monday through Sunday, including weekends and holidays. Weekly on-call duty is required. The technologist uses arrhythmia-recognition skills, scans Holter recordings, performs adult and pediatric EKGs and specialty EKGs, and applies Holter monitors and cardiac event recorders. The role involves direct interaction with patients, nurses, staff, and physicians, and transcribing test results into the hospital’s electronic health record. Candidates must meet one of two experience pathways: completion of Nebraska Medicine’s Non-Invasive Cardiology 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.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- Successfully complete 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, 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; the posting specifies this requirement for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.
- Obtain Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) certification from 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 advanced arrhythmia-recognition skills and scan Holter recordings.
- Perform adult and pediatric EKGs, including 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
