Cardiovascular Technician

UCHealth; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 28,750 - 37,374; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-Year Incentive Performance Bonus

Annual Merit Pay Increase

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance up to 100% for certain degrees

403(b) plan with employer matching contribution

Job summary

UCHealth is looking for a Cardiographic Technician in Parker, Colorado, responsible for direct patient care including ECGs and stress testing. The candidate must hold a High School diploma or GED and have at least 1 year of relevant experience. Certifications in Basic Life Support and Cardiographic Technician are required. This full-time role offers a pay range of $20.87 - $27.13 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Certification must be within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care including ECGs and stress testing.
• Educates patients regarding procedures and equipment.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Decisive judgement

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cardiographic Technician certification

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Job Summary

Performs direct patient care; electrocardiograms (ECGs); stress testing; and cardiac monitors.

Location

UCHealth Anschutz Institute Pavilion, Aurora, Colorado (US:CO:Aurora)

Work Schedule

Full Time. Shift: Days. Pay: $20.87 - $27.13 per hour (dependent on experience).

Responsibilities

• Reviews provider's orders and performs ancillary tests.
• Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam.
• Performs responsibilities of underlying job(s) and assists 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 or responds to changes in status and adverse results.
• 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 ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification.

Licensure / Certification

• 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 a Certified EKG Technician (CEKG) by National Workforce Career Association (NWCA), or
• Certified as an EKG Technician Certification (ETC) by American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), or
• National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) through National Center for Competency Testing.
• Certification must be within 1 year of hire.

Benefits

• 3‑Year Incentive Performance Bonus.
• Annual Merit Pay Increase.
• Market reviews for base pay.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid family and medical leave.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up coverage option.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care.
• Health savings account.
• Tuition assistance up to 100% for certain degrees.
• LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

EEO Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth 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 federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against qualified applicants with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship.