Cardiology Technician - EKG & Stress Testing Specialist

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, IL is hiring for a full-time Cardiology/EKG technician. You will perform electrocardiograms, rhythm strips, treadmill and Holter monitoring, and pharmacological stress tests in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

With limited supervision, you will review orders in EPIC, document patient data, and ensure accurate exam documentation and charges while delivering patient education and maintaining equipment and rooms.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Graduate from formal cardiology training program.
• 6 months to 1 year clinical experience.
• Experience with treadmill testing and Holter monitors.

Responsibilities

• Performs all cardiology procedures including EKGs, rhythm strips, stress testing (pharmacological and exercise), Holter and Event Monitoring.
• Reviews each patient’s orders through EPIC for consistency of exam orders, with clinical diagnosis and demographic information.
• Records pertinent data (medical history, allergies, current medications).
• Has the ability to start IVs or will be competent to start IVs after training and sign-off by nurse educator.
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy and communicates pertinent data to care team.
• Maintains equipment and cardiology rooms in proper working condition; reports malfunctions.
• Performs clerical and transporter responsibilities as needed.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with staff, patients, families and visitors.
• Provides patient education to patient and/or family.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

Graduate from formal cardiology training program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, IL is hiring for a full-time Cardiology/EKG technician. You will perform electrocardiograms, rhythm strips, treadmill and Holter monitoring, and pharmacological stress tests in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

With limited supervision, you will review orders in EPIC, document patient data, and ensure accurate exam documentation and charges while delivering patient education and maintaining equipment and rooms.