Cardiovascular Technician I

Akron Children's Hospital; Westfield Center (OH); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Akron Children's Hospital in Westfield Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to support pediatric and adult cardiac testing. You will gather histories, obtain vitals, and perform tests like EKG, Holter, loop monitors, CPET, tilt table, and stress tests.

You'll prepare kits, manage exam spaces, educate families, and assist inpatient testing across Heart Center locations. Strong communication and computer skills, plus BLS, are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in health care or related field.
• 5 years healthcare experience or 2 years in clinical role with cardiac experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification is required; EKG technician certification preferred; EKG tech certification required after 1 year of employment.

Responsabilités

• Perform and document vital signs, patient histories, and ordered 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 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.

Connaissances

Vital signs

EKG

Holter monitoring

Loop monitors

CPET

Tilt table

Stress tests

Medical record systems

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Formation

Associate's degree in health care or related field

5 years healthcare experience or 2 years in clinical role with cardiac exp

Outils

Cardiac monitoring equipment

EPIC EMR system

Outlook/Excel/Word

Description du poste

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