Cardiology Technician

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Cardiology Technician to support noninvasive procedures including ECGs, stress tests, and device checks. You will assist with patient preparation, documentation, and follow safety policies.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of relevant experience, and BCLS certification; ACLS certification or the ability to obtain within six months is expected. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma or GED and one year of relevant experience.
• BCLS certification; ACLS certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with noninvasive cardiology procedures and related testing.
• Perform device checks (pacemakers, defibrillators, loop recorders).
• Maintain logs, records and documentation of procedures.
• Report life-threatening situations to nurse or physician.
• Prepare patient history and obtain physician orders.

Skills

One year of experience

BCLS certification

ACLS certification (or pending)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epic experience

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Cardiology Technician assists with noninvasive cardiology laboratory procedures including cardiac pharmacological procedures, nuclear tests, stress echocardiograms, treadmills, stress pulmonary function, ECG, Holter/Event monitor, and other procedures. The Cardiology Technician will also perform device checks on pacemakers, defibrillators, loop reporters, and other heart devices.

Job Duties

• Assists with cardiopulmonary, pharmacological, and stress testing procedures, including tilt-table examinations, phlebotomy, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and other related procedures.
• Performs device checks (pacemakers, defibrillators, loop reporters, other heart devices).
• Maintains accurate logs, records, and documentation related to procedures performed.
• Promptly reports life-threatening situations to the appropriate Registered Nurse or physician.
• Verifies physician orders for procedures and obtains the patient’s clinical and medication history.
• Properly labels all records and prepares documentation for chart completion.
• Communicates effectively with patients of all ages and their family members to support a positive patient experience and quality ambulatory monitoring.
• Participates in research protocols as directed by management and the Medical Director.
• Assists physicians in the clinic with patient care, testing, and procedure scheduling.
• Assists with patient preparation for cardiac testing and procedures.
• Monitors patients during testing and reports abnormal findings to the nurse or physician.
• Cleans, maintains, and checks cardiology equipment and supplies.
• Provides patients with basic instructions and answers questions about testing.
• Follows all safety, infection-control, HIPAA, and department policies.
• Follows all clinic and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support or able to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with stress testing.
• Experience performing device checks (pacemakers, defibrillators, loop reporters, other heart devices).
• Epic experience.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.