Cardiology Technician - Non-Invasive Cardiology

University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiology Technician at UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus in Burlington, VT performs ECGs, Holter monitor hookup, and signal-averaged ECGs, and monitors patients across all populations. They manage the ECG system, distribute interpreted ECGs, and ensure compliance with regulatory rules.

They assist with stress tests and support research, training of professionals and paraprofessionals, information management and department operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EMT or CCI certification preferred.
• Six (6) months of prior patient care experience required.
• Prior use of computer database systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms (ECG) and Holter monitor hookup.
• Support stress tests with Cardiac Stress RNs or physicians.
• Manage the ECG system and distribute interpreted ECGs.
• Provide clinical and clerical support to staff, patients and families.

Skills

ECG administration

Holter monitor setup

Patient monitoring

Clerical support

Education

High School Diploma

EMT certification

CCI certification

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Non-Invasive Cardiology

Full Time

Standard Hours: 36

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: Other

Salary Range: Min $23.80 Mid $30.69 Max $37.57

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.

This is a bargaining union position.