Cardiovascular Technician I

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to support pediatric and adult cardiac testing. The role involves gathering histories, obtaining vitals, and performing diagnostic procedures across Heart Center locations.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, data reporting, and ensuring safe, clean clinical spaces. You will perform EKGs and related tests, prepare monitor kits, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in health care or related field; in lieu of degree, 5 years healthcare experience or 2 years in a clinical role with cardiac experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• EKG technician certification is preferred and required after 1 year of employment.
• Experience in healthcare or patient care setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with cardiac monitoring equipment is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.

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; escalate 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.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in health care or related field

5 years health care experience in lieu of degree

Tools

EPIC EMR

ECG equipment

Holter monitors

Job description

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

• 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