Cardio Testing Tech - Presbyterian Heart and Vascular Care
US-NM-Albuquerque
Careers (External)
Req #: 47231
Type: Full Time
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Overview: Presbyterian is hiring a Cardio Testing Tech to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in an Outpatient Clinic. The Cardio Testing Tech performs procedures with completed and documented competency, within scope of certification and Presbyterian Healthcare Services policy and under the direct supervision of the provider. These procedures include performing treadmill exercise tolerance tests, stress echocardiograms, and 6-minute walk tests. Ensures patient safety through procedure protocols and policies. Start to cross train in nuclear medicine stress testing and learn to hone their skills and techniques to identify abnormalities in ECG tracings. Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week) Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-hour days 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: * Accurately complete charges for all exams performed in Electronic Health Record * Review patient history to determine appropriate methods of testing. Obtain and doc routine vital sings. * Perform treadmill exercise tolerance and stress echocardiograms * Perform examination recognizing a variety of diverse types of dysrhythmias and tailor the stress exams based on the type if issues, clinical sings and symptoms to ensure completion of the performed exam * Identify abnormalities during testing * Perform Electrocardiograms (ECG / EKG) * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * High School Diploma or GED * 2 years of cardiology / medical experience required * Must pass CCT within 1 year of hire date * Current BLS certification * Must have completed basic Arrhythmia course
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