Cardiovascular Technician

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UCHealth in Colorado Springs is seeking a Cardiographic/EKG Technician for a full-time, on-site role at Memorial Hospital North. The position covers ECGs, stress tests and cardiac monitoring with day and night rotation.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, educating patients, preparing equipment, analyzing results, and maintaining tracings and equipment quality. A focus on safe, accurate patient care is required.

Qualifications

• Cert Cardiographic Tech or equivalent ECG certification.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required or within 6 months.
• High School diploma or GED.
• CET/NCET/CCI or equivalent ECG credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews provider's orders and performs ECG, stress testing, and monitors.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding.
• Prepares equipment and supplies, positions patient and analyzes results.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes promptly.
• Maintains equipment and troubleshoots malfunctions as necessary.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Cert Cardiographic Tech

Certified EKG Technician

National Certified ECG Technician (NCET)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider

1 year of relevant experience

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hospital North, US:CO:Colorado Springs

Department: Cardiology

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Day and Night Rotation

Pay: $20.87 - $27.13 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Performs direct patient care; electrocardiograms (ECG's); stress testing; and cardiac monitors.

Responsibilities

Reviews provider's orders and performs ancillary tests. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. Performs responsibilities of underlying job(s) and is able to assist precept new hires and/or student interns.

Prepares equipment and supplies, positions patient and analyzes results. Identifies issues with quality of tracings, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure.

Monitors patient condition and reports on or responds to changes in status and adverse results as appropriate.

Maintains equipment in clean, working condition. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Cert Cardiographic Tech
• Certified EKG Technician
• National Certified ECG Technician (NCET)
• Certified EKG Technician
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• High School diploma or GED.
• Certified as a Cardiographic Technician (CCT) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), OR certified as a (Certified EKG Technician) (CET) by National Health Career Association (NHA) OR certified as (Certified EKG Technician) (CEKG) by National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) OR certified as a (EKG Technician Certification) (ETC) by American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) through National Center for Competency Testing within 1 year of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• ACLS Within 6 months of hire
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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