Cardiology Technician

Olathe Health; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Olathe Health invites applications for a Cardiology Technician to support procedures in the Cardiac Lab and Cardiovascular Procedure areas. The role involves prepping patients, performing ECGs, transporting and monitoring patients, and assisting with sheath pulls under RN direction.

Under supervision, you will help maintain rooms and equipment, manage supplies, and respond to call lights promptly. Requires high school diploma or GED; CNA and phlebotomy experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA preferred; relevant patient care experience valued.
• Phlebotomy exposure/experience is a plus.
• Ability to perform patient care tasks in a Cardiac Lab.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transporting patients to nursing units.
• Assist with patient preps and post exams.
• Complete electrocardiograph readings as requested.
• Maintain and clean equipment, restock supplies.
• Perform sheath pulls under RN supervision as needed.
• Prepare Cardiac Procedure rooms with adequate stock.
• Obtain vital signs and report abnormal values to RN.
• Assist in answering call lights promptly.
• Return patients to rooms post-procedure and monitor vitals.
• Take call on assigned weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrate clinical and technical competencies of the unit.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG readings

Patient transport

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA

Phlebotomy Experience

Patient Care

Tools

ECG equipment operation

Job description

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.

Position Title

Cardiology Technician

Olathe Hospital

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

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-56059