Cardiology Technician

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City is seeking an entry level ECG technician to perform routine electrocardiography and Holter monitoring, with duties including lead placement and data collection for cardiac studies. The role may involve assisting with stress tests and patient care in a hospital setting.

The incumbent will maintain logs, prepare clinician paperwork, and assist with billing while learning under supervision.

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Some positions may require certification as a Cardiology Technician immediately or within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Completes electrocardiograph readings on patients as requested by various departments within the hospital.
• Completes lead placement, calibration and operation of a Holter Monitor.
• Operates sophisticated computerized data acquisition equipment used in obtaining electrocardiograms of patients undergoing various stress procedures.
• Performs medical procedures involving treadmill and bicycle exercise tolerance tests, Thallium, Muga, and oxygen consumption stress tests.
• Assists the stress test proctor in monitoring patients throughout the course of the procedure.
• Participates in the training of other cardiac technicians on special procedures.
• Maintains accurate logs of patient information regarding electrocardiograph readings, Holter requests and cardiac studies.
• Prepares and processes paperwork from electrocardiograph readings for the physician's review.
• Prepares and processes billing paperwork, and assists in maintaining filing cards and patient folders.
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment, and restocks supplies.

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA This position has the responsibility of performing routine electrocardiography procedures throughout the hospital. The incumbent will also provide Holter Monitor hook-ups as needed for patients. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Completes electrocardiograph readings on patients as requested by various departments within the hospital.
• Completes lead placement, calibration and operation of a Holter Monitor.
• Operates sophisticated computerized data acquisition equipment used in obtaining electrocardiograms of patients undergoing various stress procedures.
• Performs medical procedures involving treadmill and bicycle exercise tolerance tests, Thallium, Muga, and oxygen consumption stress tests.
• Assists the stress test proctor in monitoring patients throughout the course of the procedure.
• Participates in the training of other cardiac technicians on special procedures.
• Maintains accurate logs of patient information regarding electrocardiograph readings, Holter requests and cardiac studies.
• Prepares and processes paperwork from electrocardiograph readings for the physician's review.
• Prepares and processes billing paperwork, and assists in maintaining filing cards and patient folders.
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment, and restocks supplies.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care to the population served.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
• Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status.
• Ability to provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.

Required

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred)

• Some positions may require certification as a Cardiology Technician immediately or within six months of employment.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking