Cardiology Technician

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio seeks a disciplined healthcare professional to perform diagnostic testing in the Non-Invasive Diagnostics Department, including EKG, Rhythm Strip, Holter and Zio monitoring. This role supports clinic operations across outpatient and inpatient modalities, with emphasis on patient testing needs and accurate data reporting.

Responsibilities include assisting providers, preparing for tests, and maintaining equipment, while demonstrating compassion to patients

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Post-Secondary healthcare-related education preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• One year healthcare-related experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in conducting diagnostic tests within clinic, inpatient, and outpatient areas.
• Prepare effectively for testing and explain testing procedures based on patient age.
• Record information from diagnostic tests accurately and provide reports to ordering providers.
• Communicate compassionately with patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate across boundaries with teamwork-related behaviors.
• Assist with clerical responsibilities such as billing and auditing, cleaning and disinfection of equipment, and answering the telephone.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-Secondary healthcare education preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

Works under the direction of the Non-Invasive Diagnostics Supervisor and the Service Line Administrator for The Heart Center. Performs diagnostic testing procedures provided by the Non-Invasive Diagnostics Department; these testing procedures include (but are not limited to) EKG and Rhythm Strip, Holter and Zio Monitoring, and 30 Day Event Monitoring. Directly supports the daily functions of clinic with patient testing needs, as well as additional responsibilities within the outpatient and inpatient modalities.

Overview

Job Description Summary: Works under the direction of the Non-Invasive Diagnostics Supervisor and the Service Line Administrator for The Heart Center. Performs diagnostic testing procedures provided by the Non-Invasive Diagnostics Department; these testing procedures include (but are not limited to) EKG and Rhythm Strip, Holter and Zio Monitoring, and 30 Day Event Monitoring. Directly supports the daily functions of clinic with patient testing needs, as well as additional responsibilities within the outpatient and inpatient modalities.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Assists providers in conducting diagnostic tests within clinic, inpatient, and outpatient areas.
• Prepares effectively for the testing and explains testing procedure at different levels based on patient age.
• Records information obtained from diagnostic tests accurately and provides quality reports to ordering providers
• Communicates compassionately and effectively with patients and caregivers.
• Collaborates across boundaries with teamwork related behaviors.
• Assists with other clerical responsibilities such as billing and auditing, cleaning and disinfection of equipment, and answering the telephone.

Education Requirement

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Post-Secondary school within a healthcare related field, preferred.

Certifications

BLS, required.

Skills

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages (pediatric to adult).
• Ability to function with flexibility and adaptability to an ever changing and fast paced environment.

Experience

One year of healthcare related experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting FREQUENTLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking EOE M/F/Disability/Vet