Cardiology Technician - Non-Invasive Cardiology

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Cardiology Technician to perform independent ECGs, Holter monitoring, and signal-averaged ECGs while monitoring diverse patient populations. The role includes managing the ECG system, distributing interpreted results, and assisting with stress tests during regular hours or on call.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent, with EMT or CCI certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months of prior patient care experience.
• Prior use of computer database systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; EMT or CCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms independently.
• Assist with Holter monitor hook-up and signal-averaged ECGs.
• Support stress tests with Cardiac Stress RNs or physicians.
• Assist with research, training, and information management.
• Provide clerical and clinical support to cardiology staff, patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EMT certification

CCI certification

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Cardiology Technician is responsible for the independent performance of electrocardiograms, holter monitor hook-up, signal average electrocardiograms, and patient monitoring on all patient populations. They are responsible for management of the ECG system and distribution of all interpreted ECGs. The Cardiology Technician must understand and abide all regulatory rules and apply them as appropriate. They assist with the performance of stress tests working with either the Cardiac Stress RNs or physicians during normal working hours or during on call assignments. They assist with research, training of professionals and paraprofessionals, information management and equipment maintenance. They assist with the daily activities of the cardiology department facilitating the flow of patients by providing clinical and clerical support to staff, patients and families.

EDUCATION:

High School Graduate or equivalent. EMT, or CCI (Cardiovascular Certification Institute) certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Six (6) months of prior patient care experience required. Prior use of computer database systems.