1201 - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technician - PD

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

2d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This position works under the supervision of the Cardiology Supervisor and Cardiology Director. The role involves performing non-invasive diagnostic cardiac procedures on patients, including EKGs, Holter Monitoring and Scanning, and Cardiac Stress Testing. The technician will also handle associated support activities, process procedure results in the MUSE system, chart and log information, and immediately report any life-threatening or questionable test results to the appropriate medical staff. The role also includes an active part in the Cardiology Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program, updating patient information in computer terminals, ensuring documentation is maintained, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on cardiology equipment, and performing related duties and special assignments. The technician will provide age-appropriate care and utilize effective communication and teamwork skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association.
One year experience performing EKG’s, Holter Monitors and Treadmills; and/ or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Completion of 12 Lead ECG course or Medical Assisting program preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs non-invasive diagnostic cardiac procedures on patients to include: EKG’s, Holter Monitoring and Scanning, Cardiac Stress Testing, and complete associated support activities as directed by the Cardiology Supervisor, Cardiology Director, and/or attending Cardiologist.
Process procedure results in MUSE system, charts, logs, etc.
Immediately informs the Cardiology Director/Supervisor, and or attending Cardiologist of life-threatening or questionable test results.
Assumes active role in the Cardiology Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
Enters into computer terminals a variety of updated patient information.
Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained and updated.
Troubleshoots and performs preventative maintenance of cardiology equipment and accessories.
Performs related duties and special assignments/projects.
Provides age appropriate care to the patients served by the Cardiology Department.
Uses appropriate communication and teamwork skills when working with patients, co-workers, and other hospital staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.