Cardiovascular Technician II

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Beachwood, OH seeks an experienced cardiovascular technician to maintain equipment, perform EKGs and Holter monitoring, and assist with stress testing. You will document procedures and ensure accurate billing while assessing patients’ age-related needs.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and proficiency in cardiac testing, with PHI handling and BLS certification. Join a patient-focused team in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a cardiovascular technician
• BLS certification required
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and supplies; perform EKG and holter/event monitor data collection with proper electrode application
• Assist with stress echo and nuclear stress testing per policy
• Properly bill for completed procedures and document patient status by age-specific needs

Skills

Cardiovascular tech knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

EKG interpretation

PHI awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited cardiovascular technology program (CCT or CRAT)

Tools

Holter monitors

Event monitors

Stress testing equipment

Vital signs devices

Job description

What You Will Do

• Responsible for maintaining the equipment and supplies; assists in the acquisition of data by performing EKG, and with application of holter/event monitors independently; including explanation of test, application of electrodes using accepted techniques and placement, recognizes the difference between acceptable waveforms, artifact and rhythm abnormalities.
• Assists with stress echo and nuclear stress testing according to hospital and departmental policy.
• Properly bills for completed procedures.
• Must demonstrate the ability to assess patients' status and identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology program (CCT or CRAT) (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 2+ years Of experience as a cardiovascular technician (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Successful completion of training as a cardiovascular technician (Required proficiency)
• Strong communication, team-work, problem-solving and interpersonal skills (Required proficiency)
• Recognition of cardiac arrhythmia’s (Required proficiency)
• Stress testing; (Required proficiency)
• Holter monitors; (Required proficiency)
• EKGs; (Required proficiency)
• event monitors; (Required proficiency)
• vital signs and basic computer skills; (Required proficiency)
• manual blood pressures. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking FrequentlySitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%