Cardiac Technician

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work-life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

The Cardiac Technician at Sanford Health conducts a wide range of non-invasive cardiac tests under direct supervision to aid diagnosis and treatment. You will operate cardiology equipment, place electrodes for telemetry, calibrate devices, and document patient information and test results.

Responsibilities include alerting staff to critical values, interpreting EKGs, and providing care to cardiac patients to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Working knowledge of cardiac rhythms, testing equipment, computers, and medical terminology.
• Within one year, obtain appropriate certification (CCT/CRAT/National Telemetry) as determined by department.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive cardiac tests under direct supervision.
• Monitor heart functions using cardiology equipment and place electrodes for telemetry.
• Calibrate and maintain cardiology equipment to ensure accurate results.
• Provide care and counseling to cardiac patients for safety and comfort during tests/treatments.
• Alert nurses or physicians to critical values or abnormal patient responses.
• Record patient information and medical histories; interpret and report ECG results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient-focused care

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher in health science

Certified Cardiographic Technician / CRAT / National Telemetry Certification within one year

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Heart Hospital
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.00 - $28.00

Department Details

Join Our Team and Grow The Good!

Hours: Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 5:00pm (8 Hour shifts)

Why you will love this role:

• Patient Focused Care
• Supportive work environment
• Employee Well-being Program
• Wage based on experience
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary

The Cardiac Technician conducts a wide range of non-invasive cardiac tests, under direct supervision, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Performs cardiac tests and monitors patient heart functions using diverse cardiology equipment. As needed per department, employees place electrodes correctly for 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), Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring certification (CRAT) or National Telemetry Certification (National Telemetry Association) within one year into position. The department will determine which certification is appropriate per the department workflows.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0271849
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No