Cardiac Technician - Monitor Studio

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Employee Well-being Program

Wage based on experience

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Cardiac Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac tests under supervision. You will monitor heart function with EKG/telemetry equipment, calibrate devices, and support patient comfort during tests and treatments.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and knowledge of cardiac anatomy; additional health science education or certifications are preferred. Work shifts include day and night rotations with 18 hours per week and comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology; basic life-threatening rhythms and related terminology.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiac tests and monitors heart functions using cardiology equipment.
• Places electrodes for EKG or telemetry monitoring and operates machines correctly.
• Checks, calibrates, and maintains cardiology equipment to ensure proper operation and accurate results.
• Provides care and counseling for cardiac patients to ensure comfort and safety during tests and treatments.
• Alerts nurses or physicians of critical values or changes in patient responses.

Skills

Cardiac testing

Telemetry monitoring

EKG/monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in health science

Job description

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.

Work Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 18

Compensation: Salary Range: $18.00 - $28.00

Union Position: No

Department Details Join Our Team and Grow The Good! Hours: Day: 6am - 6pm | NOC 6pm - 6am

Either Rotating shifts or Night shift.

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

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. Safely disposes of controlled substances with an RN after a dose is administered to a patient.

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.

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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