Cardiac Tech — Day Shift: Diagnostic EKG & Rhythm

Sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Cardiac Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac tests under supervision. You will operate EKG and telemetry equipment, assist with patient care, and contribute to accurate diagnostic results.

Typical schedule is 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package. This role emphasizes patient-focused care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology; working knowledge of cardiac rhythms, testing equipment, computers and medical terminology.
• Must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria: Certified Cardiographic Technician, Associate's degree or higher in a health science field, or three years' experience as a cardiac technician; certification within one year.

Aufgaben

• Performs cardiac tests and monitors heart functions using cardiology equipment.
• Places electrodes correctly for an electrocardiogram (EKG) or telemetry monitoring and operates equipment 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 reports.
• In some departments, monitors multiple patients and communicates concerns to staff.

Kenntnisse

Cardiac testing

Telemetry monitoring

EKG interpretation

Ausbildung

Associate's degree or higher in a health science field

Certified Cardiographic Technician

Three years' experience as a cardiac technician

Jobbeschreibung

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Cardiac Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac tests under supervision. You will operate EKG and telemetry equipment, assist with patient care, and contribute to accurate diagnostic results.

Typical schedule is 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package. This role emphasizes patient-focused care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.