Cardiovascular Technician I

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to support clinic visits and inpatient testing. You will gather histories, record vitals, perform cardiac tests (EKG, Holter, CPET), and assist across Heart Center locations. Onsite, full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly.

The role requires an Associate's degree, BLS certification, and familiarity with EPIC EMR. You will ensure safety, maintain equipment, educate families, and contribute to quality improvement and inventory processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in health care or related field.
• BLS certification required; EKG tech cert preferred and required after 1 year.
• 1 year of relevant healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience with EPIC or similar EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document vital signs, histories, and cardiac tests.
• Prepare, scan, and maintain holter/event monitor kits.
• Clean and restock EKG and exam rooms.
• Educate patients and families on testing procedures.
• Perform inpatient testing as needed.
• Operate and troubleshoot cardiac testing equipment.
• Submit test reports for physician interpretation.
• Maintain safety and infection control standards.
• Provide administrative support and assist with inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG procedures

Cardiac monitoring

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Education

Associate's degree in health care or related field

LPN/MA with cardiac experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

EKG equipment

Job description

Summary

The Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) supports patient and family clinic visits by gathering histories, obtaining vitals, and performing cardiac diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities include equipment setup and maintenance, monitor scanning and preparation, test data reporting, and maintaining clinical spaces. This role also supports inpatient testing and assists across Heart Center locations as needed.

Full-Time: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly
Days
Onsite

Summary

The Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) supports patient and family clinic visits by gathering histories, obtaining vitals, and performing cardiac diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities include equipment setup and maintenance, monitor scanning and preparation, test data reporting, and maintaining clinical spaces. This role also supports inpatient testing and assists across Heart Center locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document vital signs, patient histories, and ordered cardiac tests (e.g., EKG, Holter, loop/event monitors, CPET, tilt table, stress tests).
• Prepare, scan, and maintain holter/event monitor kits and databases.
• Clean and restock EKG and exam rooms between patients and at end of day.
• Educate patients and families on testing procedures and follow cardiologist orders for testing.
• Perform EKGs and other testing for inpatient units as needed.
• Operate and troubleshoot cardiac testing equipment; escalation issues to Biomedical Services when necessary.
• Generate and submit test reports and usable data for physician interpretation.
• Maintain a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and infection control standards.
• Provide administrative support, assist with quality improvement efforts, and participate in inventory tracking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Expertise

• Basic knowledge of pediatric and adult EKGs and cardiac anatomy is required.
• Experience in a healthcare or patient care setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with cardiac monitoring equipment is preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience using EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems is preferred.

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Education And Experience

• Education: Associate's degree in health care or related field. In lieu of degree, 5 years experience working in a health care setting or 2 years in a clinical role (LPN, MA) with cardiac experience preferred
• Licensure:
• Certification: Basic Life Support certification is required. EKG technician certification is preferred- EKG technician certification is required after 1 year of employment
• Years of relevant experience: 1 year of experience is preferred.
• Years of supervisory experience: none

Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite