Cardio Vascular AEMT

Nevada Heart and Vascular Center; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

N evada Heart and Vascular Center (NHVC) is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to deliver safe non-invasive cardiac testing and monitoring under supervision. You will contribute to patient care and assist physicians in diagnosing heart and vascular conditions in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires AEMT certification, BLS/ACLS CPR, and strong communication and teamwork. Travel to multiple clinic locations may be needed; flexibility and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• AEMT certification from an accredited institution.
• May be EMT based on experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS CPR certifications.
• General computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• Detail-oriented with analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all policies and manuals (OSHA, Compliance, HIPAA, Employee Handbook).
• Travel to various locations if needed and have reliable transportation.
• Arrive fifteen minutes prior to clinic start.
• Educate and explain procedures to patients; answer questions.
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and document accurately.
• Start an IV line when required.
• Safely position the patient for the exam.
• Perform treadmill and related cardiovascular tests as ordered.
• Ensure safety and monitoring of patients before, during, and after testing.
• Notify physician of abnormal patient responses or results.
• Review and update patient medical records.
• Operate diagnostic equipment after proper training.
• Maintain supply management and clinic sanitation.
• Attend staff meetings and training courses.
• Willing to take on other duties as assigned.

Skills

AEMT certification

BLS/ACLS CPR

Computer skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Communication skills

EMT based on experience

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Nevada Heart and Vascular Center (NHVC) the Cardiovascular Technician (CVT), under the direction of the Nurse Manager, and clinic physicians is primarily tasked with ensuring the safe delivery of non-invasive cardiac testing and monitoring. In this clinical role, the CVT will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and performing diagnostic testing of the cardiovascular system to aid in the discovery and treatment of heart and blood vessel disorders.

Requirements

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification and training from an accredited institution.

May be EMT based on experience and resources available.

• Current BLS and ACLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• General computer skills with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications.
• Detail-oriented with good analytical and organizational skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cohesively within a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, staff, physicians, and all levels of management.
• Preferred qualifications, but not required:
• Previous experience in a clinical / medical setting.
• Previous cardiovascular experience.
• Medical terminology experience.

Job Knowledge

• Maintain professional etiquette and interpersonal skills, including effective and appropriate communication with all staff, physicians and patients at all times.
• Display time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ensure punctuality for work hours, lunch breaks, and meetings.
• Ability to defer to more senior staff, and/or correctly elevate challenges up the chain of command.
• Possess technological skills, such as using word processing, spreadsheets and other programs as needed.
• Locate, review and critically interpret/analyze data.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Support patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
• Uphold a collaborative approach to teamwork, and desire to be a team-player.
• Ensure effective illness prevention in, and sanitation of, clinical areas.
• Understand, participate in, and utilize Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects.

Essential Duties

• Must follow all policies, procedures, and other directives from administration to include but not limited to:
  • OSHA Safety Manual
  • Corporate Compliance Manual
  • HIPAA Compliance Manual
  • Employee Handbook
  • Departmental policies and procedures
• Must be able to travel to various locations if needed and have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to arrive at scheduled shift/ location fifteen minutes prior to clinic start, unless approved by management.
• Verify patient identity using two unique identifiers.
• Educate and explain procedure to be performed to the patient. Answer questions as they may arise.
• Room patients, ask pre-screening questions, obtain vital signs and document on appropriate form while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Start an intravenous (IV) line on patients if required.
• Safely position the patient on the exam table or treadmill as testing type dictates.
• Perform a regular treadmill stress test, a Cardiolyte treadmill stress test, Lexiscan, or echo treadmill stress test as determined by physician order and patient need.
• Ensure the safety and monitoring of all patients before, during and after testing has completed.
• Notify the NHVC physician immediately of abnormal patient response or results of any tests performed.
• Posses a strong knowledge of diagnostic cardiac procedures.
• Report any equipment malfunctions, accidents or incidents as they occur.
• Accurately review, analyze and update patient medical records.
• Ability to use diagnostic medical equipment after receiving proper training.
• Maintain supply management, stocking and organizing.
• Ensure sanitary standards in clinic rooms between patient visits.
• Attend staff and other meetings and training courses as needed.
• Willingness to complete other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• CVT is required to have visual and auditory acuity necessary for communication with other employees, physicians, and patients to meet the business needs of NHVC.
• Medical Assistant I must be able to see written documentation and be able to speak and hear for communication with employees, physicians, and patients.
• Ability to use a wide array of office equipment including, but not limited to a PC, copier, fax machine, and multi-line telephone.
• Occasional lifting of heavy or awkward items, walking, bending and stretching in a clinical office setting.