Cardiovascular Technician

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Certified Cardiographic Technician to provide direct patient care, including performing electrocardiograms (ECGs) and stress testing. The role requires certifications such as CCT, CET, or equivalent, along with a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification. Responsibilities include patient education, monitoring conditions, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have relevant experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Qualifications

• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or equivalent certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 1 year of relevant experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care including ECGs and stress testing.
• Educate patients on procedures and ensure their understanding.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes appropriately.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

EKG Technician Certification

Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)

Job description

Location

UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora, CO.

Job 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.

Qualifications

• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or
• Certified EKG Technician (CET) by National Health Career Association (NHA), or
• Certified EKG Technician (CEKG) by National Workforce Career Association (NWCA), or
• EKG Technician Certification (ETC) by American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), or
• National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) through National Center for Competency Testing.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic prohibited by law.