Cardiology Technician

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks an entry-level ECG Technician to perform routine electrocardiography and Holter monitoring across the hospital. The role provides direct patient care under physician supervision and may involve administering medications within scope.

You will operate ECG equipment, assist with treadmill and stress testing, maintain patient logs, and participate in training other cardiac technicians.

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential within 30 days.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Performs ECG readings on patients as requested by various departments within the hospital.
• Completes lead placement, calibration and operation of a Holter Monitor.
• Operates ECG data acquisition equipment used for various stress procedures.
• Performs treadmill and bicycle exercise stress tests, Thallium, Muga, and oxygen consumption tests.
• Assists the stress test proctor in monitoring patients during procedures.
• Maintains logs of patient information and billing paperwork.
• Performs routine maintenance and restocking of supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Lifespan development

Data assessment

Policy compliance

Teamwork

Tools

ECG equipment

Holter monitor

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.

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

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• 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