Cardio Tech - Cardio Vascular Lab
US-NM-Albuquerque
Careers (External)
Req #: 48597
Type: Full Time
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Overview: Presbyterian is hiring a Cardio Tech to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in Outpatient Clinic. Cardio Tech performs electrocardiograms for adult and pediatric patients, PTVP/ICD downloads, Holter monitor, and event recorder hook up with teaching instructions given to patients. Utilizes MUSE and Epic. Uses intermediate skills to perform Cardiovascular stress testing including treadmill exercise tolerance tests, stress echocardiograms, and dobutamine stress echocardiograms under the direct supervision of the provider. Ensures patient safety with procedure protocols and policies. Mentor and train newly hired cardiology techs. Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week) Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. * Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities * Shift differentials for nights and weekends * Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles * Malpractice liability insurance * Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department * EPIC electronic charting system Responsibilities: * Mentor and train newly hired cardiology techs. * Complete the analysis of stress test data within Merge. * Apply independent judgment during the exam of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and principles of cardiac stress testing. * Tailor the stress exam based on the type of issues, clinical signs, and symptoms based on different types of dysrhythmias and ensure completion of the performed exam at the direction of the provider. * Review patient history to determine the appropriate method of testing. * Obtain and document routine vital signs. * Operate an ECG machine to record electric activity variations and impulses of the heart. * Operate the following systems/machines: Q-Stress equipment, sphygmomanometer, Epic, and Merge application with proficiency. * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * Two or more years cardiac medicine experience required * Must pass treadmill training protocol within 6 months of hire * Take and pass Basic Arrhythmia Class within two attempts * Must take and pass City Wide Basic Arrhythmia Class. * Must take and pass annual yearly Basic Arrhythmia Challenge Test. * CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) or CET (Certified EKG Technician) preferred. * High School Diploma or GED * BLS certification required at time of hire
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