Cardiac Monitor Tech - Full Time | Sanford Health

Sanford Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as a Cardiac Monitor Tech in Sioux Falls. This role involves performing cardiac tests and monitoring patient heart functions. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Generous shift differentials

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must obtain Certified Cardiographic Technician or Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring certification within one year.
• Three years’ experience as a cardiac technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts non-invasive cardiac tests under supervision.
• Monitors patient heart functions and operates cardiology equipment.
• Alerts staff of critical values and maintains equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher in health science

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36 Salary Range: $17.50 - $26.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Join Our Team and Grow The Good!

Position: Cardiac Monitor Tech

Hours: Rotates between 12 hour Days(6:00am - 6:30pm) and Nights (6:00pm - 6:30am). Every 3rd Weekend and Holiday.

Wage Range: $17.50 - $26.50

Location: Sanford Cardiac Monitor Studio

Benefits:
Competitive salary based off of experience
Generous Shift differentials
Very welcoming, friendly and young team.
Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive work environment

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Sanford Health

Summary

The Cardiac Technician conducts a wide range of non-invasive cardiac tests, under direct supervision, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Job Description

Performs cardiac tests and monitors patient heart functions using diverse cardiology equipment. As needed per department, employees place electrodes correctly for an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine or telemetry (holter) monitoring and operate machines correctly. Checks, calibrates, and maintains cardiology equipment to ensure proper operation and accurate test results. Provides care and counseling for cardiac patients to ensure their comfort and safety during cardiac tests and treatments. Alerts nurses or physicians of critical values, abnormalities, or changes in patient responses. Obtains and records patient information and medical histories; interprets electrocardiogram (EKG) results and generates factual written reports. In some departments, employees will monitor multiple patients at the same time while critically interpreting rhythms and communicating concerns effectively with staff.

Qualifications

High school diploma or its equivalent is required.

Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology. Working knowledge of basic and intermediate life threatening cardiac rhythms, special equipment used in cardiac testing, computers, and medical terminology.

Must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria dependent on facility or department requirements needs as it may vary by needs: 1. Possess Certified Cardiographic Technician 2. Associate’s degree or higher in a health science field 3. Three years’ experience as a cardiac technician 4. Obtain Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring certification (CRAT) within one year into position. The department will determine which certification is appropriate per the department workflows.

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