Cardiac Tech II, Harrington Hospital, Southbridge Campus - Per Diem, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus potential

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a dedicated EKG technician to support the Cardiology department. The role includes performing EKGs, applying Holter and event monitors, and assisting with patient education under supervision.

You will also handle patient reception and scheduling tasks in a fast-paced cardiology setting. The position requires a high school diploma, EKG competency, and at least 1 year of cardiovascular lab experience, with strong computer literacy.

Qualifications

• HS Graduate or equivalent (graduate within 6 months of hire)
• EKG Certification or demonstrated competency performing EKGs as assessed by direct manager
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a cardiovascular lab or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Performs EKGs
• Applies holter and event monitors
• Provides patient education and is supervised in stress test participation
• Patient reception, appointment scheduling and other clerical support tasks as needed

Skills

EKG competency

Cardiovascular lab experience

Computer literacy

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EKG equipment

Holter monitors

Event monitors

Job description

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$16.18 - $29.13

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours:

7-4 M-F, 7-1 Wkend/Holiday

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

25080 - 2905 Cardiology Medicine

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under the general supervision of the manager for cardiology services, independently performs EKGs, applies holter and event monitors,
provides patient education and is supervised in stress test participation. Additional responsibilities include patient reception, appointment
scheduling and other clerical support tasks as needed.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Performs EKGs
• Applies holter and event monitors
• Provides patient education and is supervised in stress test participation.
• Patient reception, appointment scheduling and other clerical support tasks as needed.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• HS Graduate or equivalent (graduate within 6 months of hire)
• EKG Certification or demonstrated competency performing EKGs as assessed by direct manager

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a cardiovascular lab or equivalent
• Computer literate

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:
Must be able to push/pull equipment on wheels weighing 100 lbs., lift 10-15 lbs., and walk at a brisk pace and be able to stand for long
periods of time.
This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted
This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:
Exposed intermittently to disagreeable odors and sights; exposed to emotional and psychological stresses associated with the care of
critically ill and dying patients

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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