Cardiology Technician

Responsibilities

• Completes electrocardiograph readings on patients as requested by various departments within the hospital.
• Completes lead placement, calibration and operation of a Holter Monitor.
• Operates sophisticated computerized data acquisition equipment used in obtaining electrocardiograms of patients undergoing various stress procedures.
• Performs medical procedures involving treadmill and bicycle exercise tolerance tests, Thallium, Muga, and oxygen consumption stress tests.
• Assists the stress test proctor in monitoring patients throughout the course of the procedure.
• Participates in the training of other cardiac technicians on special procedures.
• Maintains accurate logs of patient information regarding electrocardiograph readings, Holter requests and cardiac studies.
• Prepares and processes paperwork from electrocardiograph readings for the physician's review.
• Prepares and processes billing paperwork, and assists in maintaining filing cards and patient folders.
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment, and restocks supplies.

Requirements

• Licenses Required: Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above. Ability to provide care to the population served. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development. Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status. Ability to provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Required Qualifications: Licenses Required: Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
• Preferred Qualifications: Some positions may require certification as a Cardiology Technician immediately or within six months of employment.