Cardiology Technician

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cardiology Technician for the Olathe Hospital to support the Cardiac Lab and Cardiovascular Procedure areas. You will assist with patient transports, preps, ECG readings, and routine equipment maintenance under RN supervision.

You may perform sheath pulls and ensure rooms are stocked, while monitoring vitals and addressing patient needs promptly. Required education includes a high school diploma or GED; CNA certification and BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred CNA certification and phlebotomy experience.
• Patient care experience and BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transporting patients to nursing units.
• Prepare patients for procedures and post-exam care.
• Perform ECG readings as requested.
• Maintain and clean equipment and restock supplies.
• Assist with sheath pulls under RN direction.
• Ensure Cardiac Procedure rooms are stocked and ready.
• Record vital signs and report abnormalities to RN promptly.
• Respond to call lights and support patient needs after procedures.
• Take on-call duties on weekends and holidays.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG readings

Patient care

Preps

Sheath pulls

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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.
• Perform 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

Part time

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]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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.