Cardiovascular Technician I

Akron Children's; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's in Akron, OH seeks a Cardiovascular Technician to support pediatric and adult patients with cardiac testing, histories, and vitals. You will assist across Heart Center locations, set up equipment, manage test data, and help maintain clinical spaces.

The role requires knowledge of pediatric EKGs, familiarity with EPIC EMR, and the ability to work independently or in a team. BLS is required; EKG tech certification is preferred and required after one year of employment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent healthcare experience required.
• 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 accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic cardiorespiratory testing knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pediatric EKG

Cardiac monitoring equipment

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Interpersonal skills

Clinical data reporting

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Associate's degree in health care or related field

Equivalent health care experience (5 years) or 2 years in a clinical role with cardiac experience

Basic Life Support certification

EKG technician certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Full-Time: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly

7:30a - 4p

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

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

Other information

Technical Expertise

1. Basic knowledge of pediatric and adult EKGs and cardiac anatomy is required.
2. Experience in a healthcare or patient care setting is preferred.
3. Familiarity with cardiac monitoring equipment is preferred.
4. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
6. 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

1. 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
2. Licensure:
3. Certification: Basic Life Support certification is required. EKG technician certification is preferred- EKG technician certification is required after 1 year of employment
4. Years of relevant experience: 1 year of experience is preferred.
5. Years of supervisory experience: none

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite