Cardiovascular Technician II

Cleveland Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, OH seeks a Cardiovascular Technician II to support pediatric cardiology services. You will perform 12-lead ECGs, Holter monitor hookups, and cardiac stress testing, processing results with accuracy and communicating findings to the care team.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and supervisors to ensure a positive patient experience from first contact to discharge, with day shifts and no weekends or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience with ECG testing and cardiac monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform 12-lead Electrocardiograms and Holter monitor hookups.
• Conduct cardiac stress testing as ordered by physicians.
• Notify physicians or nurses of abnormal results and coordinate care.
• Maintain and troubleshoot ECG equipment and notify Clinical Engineering of issues.
• Process test results before and after physician interpretations.

Skills

12-lead ECG

Holter monitoring

Cardiac stress testing

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Tools

ECG equipment

Medical equipment troubleshooting

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Cardiovascular Technician II

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Peds Cardiology-Children’s Institute

Job Code

C1700W

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm/7:30am-4:00pm

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As Cardiovascular Technician II, your skills will help physicians identify and diagnose issues with the heart and surrounding blood vessels. As needed, you will process test results, ensuring absolute accuracy and clarity. Within this unit, you will collaborate with fellow caregivers and supervisors to facilitate a positive, welcoming patient experience, from initial introduction to final sendoff. At Cleveland Clinic, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 4:30pm or 7:00am to 3:30pm with no weekends, on-call or holidays required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform 12-lead Electrocardiograms, Holter Monitor Hook-Ups and Cardiac Stress Testing, including 24-hour, 48-hour, and 30-day event monitors and/or EEG testing.
• Notify physicians, nurses or managers of abnormal results.
• Notify secretaries of needed supplies.
• Maintain/troubleshoot equipment and notify Clinical Engineering of ongoing problems that cannot be resolved.
• Process test results before and following physician interpretations.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Healthcare Provider Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Credentials as an Allied Health Professional
• Completion of a Cardiac Technician and EEG Program
• Six months of experience as an ECG Tech and Stress Testing experience

Physical Requirements:

• Hand dexterity sufficient to handle ECG equipment and Holter monitors.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift up the 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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