Cardiology Tech I

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Heart Station in Winston-Salem is seeking a Certified Cardiographic Technician to monitor heart station equipment and support patient care. You will ensure accurate data capture and perform ECG-related tasks per licensure, working closely with nurses and physicians to deliver safe, timely patient services.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and preferably CCT credentials; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in patient care preferred.
• Certified Cardiographic Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Heart Station operational requirements and professional competence.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective positive and professional manner.
• Administers patient care per licensure requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of Heart Station monitors, teletrace issues and Holter monitors.
• Delivers age-appropriate procedures per Age-Specific Guidelines.

Skills

Weekend coverage

Oral and written communication

Age-appropriate communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Experience in patient care

Certified Cardiographic Technician

Job description

• Maintains Heart Station operational requirements and professional competence.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective positive and professional manner.
• Administers patient care as mandated by licensure, certification or registration.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge of Heart Station event monitors, teletrace issues, and Holter monitors.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient procedures are provided in accordance with Age-Specific Procedure Guidelines for the specific age groups served

Essential Functions

• Maintains Heart Station operational requirements and professional competence.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective positive and professional manner.
• Administers patient care as mandated by licensure, certification or registration.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge of Heart Station event monitors, teletrace issues, and Holter monitors.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient procedures are provided in accordance with Age-Specific Procedure Guidelines for the specific age groups served

Skills/Qualifications

Responsible for finding coverage if called for weekend list Solid oral and written communication skills Ability to obtain/communicate information to patients of varying age group and at their level of comprehension good computer skills Strong organizational and time management skills

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Previous experience with patient care preferred. Certified Cardiographic Technician preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, And/or REGISTRATION

CPR certification required within 6 months of hire. Recommend Certified Cardiographic Technician within two years of hire. Must be a Certified Cardiographic Technician to acquire promotion within the department. If CCT is not obtained within two years of hire date, employee will perform Electrocardiograms only.

Work Environment

Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances Works with electrical equipment Subject to highly stressful conditions Exposure to patients with infectious conditions or illnesses Updated equipment, well maintained

Physical Requirements

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum