Cardiology Technician - Arrhythmia

hhccareers; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking a Cardiology Technician to perform noninvasive and invasive cardiac procedures, including EKGs and stress testing, under a physician's direction. The role includes vital signs, patient monitoring, and casual medical secretary duties to support the department.

Qualifications include at least 1 year in diagnostic cardiology, experience with stress testing and arrhythmia recognition, pacemaker experience preferred, and strong customer

Qualifications

• One year of experience in diagnostic cardiology.
• Experience with cardiac stress testing and arrhythmia recognition; pacemaker experience preferred.
• Effective customer service skills required.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Experience with the EMR system Epic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform noninvasive and invasive cardiac diagnostic/interventional procedures under physician direction, including EKGs and stress testing.
• Take vital signs and monitor patient responses during testing; room patients and review medical history and medications.
• Occasionally perform medical secretary duties to support department operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in Life Sciences or cardiovascular tech certification

Medical Assistant program (Preferred)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Summary

The cardiology technician performs a variety of noninvasive and invasive cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures including performing EKG's, event monitoring application, pacemaker interrogation and, under the direction of a physician, perform stress testing procedures. Their responsibilities include taking vital signs and monitoring patient responses throughout diagnostic testing, rooming patients for visits, and reviewing their past medical history and medications.

This position will also require occasional duties as a medical secretary when needed to support coverage which may include chart management, general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the department.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or certification in Cardiovascular Technology (Preferred)
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program (Preferred)

Minimum Requirements

• One year of experience in diagnostic cardiology.
• Experience in cardiac stress testing and arrhythmia recognition is essential. Pacemaker experience is highly preferred.
• Effective customer service skills
• Bilingual is a plus
• Experience with the EMR Epic preferred

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.