Cardiovascular Technician

UCHealth; Peyton (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual merit pay increase

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) plan with employer matching

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Cardiographic Technician in Peyton, Colorado, to perform direct patient care, conduct electrocardiograms, and monitor cardiac status. The role requires various certifications including Cardiographic and EKG Technician. Key responsibilities include reviewing orders, educating patients, and maintaining equipment. Full-time position with a pay range of $20.87 to $27.13 per hour, dependent on experience. Additional benefits include performance bonuses, medical coverage, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Certification as Cardiographic Technician or EKG Technician required.
• High School diploma or GED mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care including ECG's and monitoring.
• Educates patients about procedures and equipment.
• Monitors patient conditions and responds as necessary.

Skills

Cert Cardiographic Tech

Certified EKG Technician

National Certified ECG Technician (NCET)

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location

UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department

Work Schedule

Full Time, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks), Shift: Days

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

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
• High School diploma or GED.

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 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Recognition Performance bonus: 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions.
• Annual Merit Pay Increase performance-based pay increase.
• Market reviews: positions reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for specific educational degrees, up to $10,000/year pre-paid or up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer, committed to not discriminating against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and to make reasonable accommodations when such accommodations do not impose undue hardship on the organization.