Cardiology Technician

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cardiology Technician to support procedures in the Cardiac Lab and Cardiovascular Procedure areas. The role includes patient prep, ECG readings, sheath pull assistance, and ongoing room preparation to ensure readiness and safety.

Under supervision, you will transport patients, monitor vital signs, and assist with post-procedure recovery, including returning the patient to their room and ensuring the call light is accessible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Patient care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to nursing units as needed.
• Assist with patient preps before and after exams.
• Perform electrocardiograph readings on patients as requested.
• Maintain and restock equipment and perform basic cleaning.
• Assist in sheath pulls under RN direction when needed.
• Prepare Cardiac Procedure rooms with adequate stock.
• Record and report vital signs per unit standards.
• Respond to call lights promptly and assist patient return post-procedure.

Skills

Patient care

ECGs

Phlebotomy Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA - Preferred

Job description

Position Title Cardiology Technician Days - Full Time Heart Center Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direction of a supervising nurse or other team member, the Cardiology Technician performs patient care functions for patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Lab and/or Cardiovascular Procedure areas. These functions may include sheath pulls, ECGs, prepping patients for procedure and providing a variety of specialized duties in the Cardiac Procedural Areas.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assist in transporting patients to nursing units.
• Assists with patient preps (pre and post exam).
• Completes electrocardiograph readings on patients as requested.
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and restocks supplies.
• Performs sheath pulls under the direction of RN, as needed per department.
• Prepares Cardiac Procedure rooms by ensuring adequate stock is available.
• Obtains Vital Signs per unit standards and reports abnormal values to RN immediately.
• Assists in answering call lights in a timely manner.
• Assists in settling the patient upon return to their room post procedure (hooking patient back up to vital signs, making sure call light is within reach, water and menu are in patient room).
• Takes call on their assigned weekends and Holidays.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED
• Preferred Education and Experience CNA
• Phlebotomy Experience
• Patient Care

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Preferred Licensure and Certification Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-56951

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

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About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.