Cardiac Technician: ECG & Stress Test Specialist

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City is seeking an entry level ECG technician to perform routine electrocardiography and Holter monitoring, with duties including lead placement and data collection for cardiac studies. The role may involve assisting with stress tests and patient care in a hospital setting.

The incumbent will maintain logs, prepare clinician paperwork, and assist with billing while learning under supervision.

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Some positions may require certification as a Cardiology Technician immediately or within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Completes electrocardiograph readings on patients as requested by various departments within the hospital.
• Completes lead placement, calibration and operation of a Holter Monitor.
• Operates sophisticated computerized data acquisition equipment used in obtaining electrocardiograms of patients undergoing various stress procedures.
• Performs medical procedures involving treadmill and bicycle exercise tolerance tests, Thallium, Muga, and oxygen consumption stress tests.
• Assists the stress test proctor in monitoring patients throughout the course of the procedure.
• Participates in the training of other cardiac technicians on special procedures.
• Maintains accurate logs of patient information regarding electrocardiograph readings, Holter requests and cardiac studies.
• Prepares and processes paperwork from electrocardiograph readings for the physician's review.
• Prepares and processes billing paperwork, and assists in maintaining filing cards and patient folders.
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment, and restocks supplies.

Job description

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City is seeking an entry level ECG technician to perform routine electrocardiography and Holter monitoring, with duties including lead placement and data collection for cardiac studies. The role may involve assisting with stress tests and patient care in a hospital setting.

The incumbent will maintain logs, prepare clinician paperwork, and assist with billing while learning under supervision.