Cardiology Technician

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center in Boston seeks an EKG Technician to perform tests in inpatient and outpatient settings and support Stress Technician duties.

This role includes EKGs, Exercise Stress Tests, and applying Zio Patch/monitors, with 3–9 months of on-the-job training; CPR knowledge and strong patient communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and on-the-job training (3–9 months).
• EKG interpretation helpful; CPR required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to reassure patients and explain procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKGs in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Performs Exercise Stress Tests.
• Applies Zio Patch, loop and event monitors.

Skills

EKG

CPR

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Job description

It takes a lot of very smart, hard-working and talented people to provide the level of care that we give to our patients. Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected academic medical center and we pride ourselves not only on the sophistication of the care we deliver, but the compassionate way in which we provide it. And that starts with our employees.

Primary duties would be that of an EKG Technician plus one of the following groups of duties:

• Performs EKG's in out-patient and in-patient settings
• Performs Exercise Stress Tests.
• Applies Zio Patch, loop and event monitors.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Principal duties and responsibilities would be (in addition to the above) one of the following groups of duties:

Stress Technician

• Performs Exercise Stress Testing, treadmill and monitoring .
• Observes patients and monitoring tracings watching carefully for any sign of cardiac arrhythmias.
• Explains in detail to patient, how to perform examination and obtain written consent form.
• Takes brief medical history pertaining to present cardiac status and alerts physician of any significant changes in patient's history that may have occurred since test was ordered.
• Performs all of the duties required of an EKG Technician.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to read, write, perform simple arithmetic calculation and have basic knowledge of physical sciences at a level generally acquired through a high school education.
• Work requires three to nine months of on-the-job training.
• EKG interpretation and medical terminology helpful. Limited typing necessary. Plus training in both simple and complex arrhythmias
• Must be knowledgeable in CPR
• Must have interpersonal skills necessary to allay apprehensions and explain procedures to patients.
• Must be able to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of EKG procedures and equipment.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the needs of patients of all different age populations in order to provide care appropriately.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Works in normal patient care environment with no discomfort due to temperature, noise, dust and the like.
• Work requires regular walking, standing, pushing of equipment and lifting and positioning of patients.
• There is exposure to patients with Radium Implants, and Infectious Diseases.
• Frequent contacts with patients, physicians, and secretaries.

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medical Center, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

$24.65 - $30.82

based on full-time equivalent