Cardiology Technician - Arrythmia

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a cardiology technician to perform noninvasive and invasive cardiac diagnostics. Responsibilities include EKGs, event monitoring, pacemaker interrogation, and stress testing under physician guidance. The role also involves patient intake, vital sign monitoring, and chart review to support high-quality care.

The position may require occasional medical secretary duties such as chart management and receptionist tasks to ensure smooth department operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Associates or Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Cardiovascular Technology certification preferred.
• Experience in diagnostic cardiology and stress testing is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs, event monitoring, and pacemaker interrogation under physician supervision.
• Conduct stress testing procedures and monitor patient responses.
• Take vital signs and review patient history and medications.
• Room patients and facilitate efficient department operations.
• Occasional duties as medical secretary: chart management, receptionist and clerical tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Cardiovascular Technology certification

Tools

EMR Epic

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

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.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or certification in Cardiovascular Technology (Preferred)

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program (Preferred)
• 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
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish
• Experience with the EMR Epic

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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.