Cardiology Technician

About the Role

Under the direction of a supervising nurse or other team member, the Cardiology Technician performs patient care functions for patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Lab and/or Cardiovascular Procedure areas. These functions may include sheath pulls, ECGs, prepping patients for procedure, and providing a variety of specialized duties in the Cardiac Procedural Areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transporting patients to nursing units.
• Assists with patient preps (pre and post exam).
• Completes electrocardiograph readings on patients as requested.
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and restocks supplies.
• Performs sheath pulls under the direction of RN, as needed per department.
• Prepares Cardiac Procedure rooms by ensuring adequate stock is available.
• Obtains Vital Signs per unit standards and reports abnormal values to RN immediately.
• Assists in answering call lights in a timely manner.
• Assists in settling the patient upon return to their room post procedure (hooking patient back up to vital signs, making sure call light is within reach, water and menu are in patient room).
• Takes call on assigned weekends and Holidays.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED.

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience

• CNA
• Phlebotomy Experience
• Patient Care

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states

Schedule

Full time