Cardiology Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital seeks a Cardiology Technician to perform EKGs and related tests for diagnosis of heart disorders, following defined procedures. You will execute a range of cardiology tests under the Cardiology Department, contributing directly to patient diagnosis.

Strong attention to detail, proficiency with EKGs and associated tests, and a proactive approach to supporting diagnostic efforts are required.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support is required.
• Graduate of a cardiovascular technology program is preferred.
• Experience with EKGs and treadmill exercise testing in an acute care hospital is preferred.
• Certification from the National Board for Cardiovascular Technology and EEG experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKGs and manages Muse entry and medical record retrieval for timely availability.
• Recognizes abnormal EKG readings and notifies RN/MD when life-threatening.
• Checks crash cart equipment daily and ensures availability during procedures.
• Stocks supplies for all testing procedures.
• Scans Holter recordings and processes reports for physician review.
• Performs EEGs per protocol for inpatients and outpatients, adults and children.

Skills

EKG testing

EEG testing

BLS

Education

Graduate of cardiovascular technology program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cardiology Technician, you will perform all electrocardiograms and related tests according to specifically defined procedures for use in the diagnosis of heart disorders.

Every day you will execute a range of cardiology tests under the general direction of the manager, and carry out related duties as assigned by the Director/Manager of the Cardiology Department, contributing directly to patient diagnosis.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong technical proficiency in performing EKGs and associated tests, and a proactive approach to supporting the diagnostic efforts of the department, all while adhering to established protocols and contributing to efficient operations.

• Performs EKG and is responsible for EKG Muse entry and medical record retrieval to assure all EKG's are in the Muse system in a timely manner.
• Recognizes abnormal EKG readings notifying appropriate person (RN, MD) if abnormal EKG is potentially life threatening.
• Checks emergency resuscitation/crash cart equipment daily and assures equipment is available during procedures.
• Stocks supplies for all testing procedures
• Scans Holter recordings to detect arrhythmias and processes report for physician review
• Performs EEGs per protocol for both inpatients and outpatients; adult and pediatric.

Job Requirements

• Basic Life Support

Preferred

• Other graduate of a program forcardiovascular technology
• One year experience performing EKG's and treadmill exercise testing in an acute care hospital
• Other certification from the National Board for Cardiovascular Technology and EEG experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1958, Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for three consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

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Pay Range

$32.84 - $40.01 /hour