Cardio Lab Tech – Inpatient ECG & Stress Testing

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,052 - 35,762; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Wearable safety badge

Loan forgiveness

EPIC electronic charting

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Cardio Tech for the inpatient Cardiovascular Lab in Albuquerque. The role provides direct patient care, performing ECGs, ICD downloads, Holter monitor hookups, and cardiovascular stress testing.

Requires 1+ year cardiac/medical experience, treadmill training within 6 months, and Basic Arrhythmia certification. High school diploma or GED and BLS at hire are required. PRN with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year cardiac/medical experience required.
• Must pass treadmill training protocol within 6 months of hire.
• Take and pass Basic Arrhythmia Class within two attempts.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS Certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensures patient safety through use of procedure protocols and policies.
• Operate an ECG machine to record electric activity variations and impulses of the heart.
• Proficient computer skills and software programs used for documentation activities and report generation.
• Edits, processes, archives, and order entries for adult and pediatric 12 lead ECGs utilizing the MUSE system and Epic.
• Respond to ECG orders according to STAT, ASAP, and routine.
• Alert nurse and or provider for significant abnormalities on the EKG.
• Enroll and instruct the placement of Holter monitors and event recorders on patients who are leaving the hospital.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Cardiac/medical experience

Treadmill training completion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Cardio Tech for the inpatient Cardiovascular Lab in Albuquerque. The role provides direct patient care, performing ECGs, ICD downloads, Holter monitor hookups, and cardiovascular stress testing.

Requires 1+ year cardiac/medical experience, treadmill training within 6 months, and Basic Arrhythmia certification. High school diploma or GED and BLS at hire are required. PRN with varied shifts.