Cardiovascular Technician Sr

UCHealth; Peyton (CO); On-site; USD 29,604 - 38,490; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition performance bonus

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Education and career growth assistance

Job summary

UCHealth in Colorado is hiring a full-time Certified Cardiographic Technician to perform patient care, ECGs, and manage cardiac monitor data. The ideal candidate will possess certifications such as CCT or CET, a High School diploma or GED, and 2 years of relevant experience. Opportunities for bonuses, performance pay increases, and extensive benefits including healthcare coverage and education support are provided, ensuring a supportive environment for career growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Certification requirements include various credentials for EKG and cardiographic technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care and cardiac monitoring.
• Assist new hires and student interns as needed.
• Oversee equipment quality control and maintenance.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Decisive judgement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Location

UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, Aurora, Colorado, US

Work Schedule

Full Time, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks); Shift: Days.

Pay

$21.49 - $27.94 per hour. Pay depends on applicant's relevant experience.

Summary

Performs direct patient care; electrocardiograms (ECGs); stress testing; cardiac monitors; and/or analyses cardiac monitor data and completes monitor reports.

Responsibilities

• Performs in all departmental specialties and patient populations and is able to assist new hires and/or student interns.
• Performs responsibilities of underlying job(s) and takes responsibility for, or provides guidance to team members on, the handling of complex or novel issues including productivity and quality management.
• Facilitates effective communication with providers regarding complex patients' needs while analyzing and reporting cardiac monitors as indicated at position level.
• Oversees equipment quality control testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision, and must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Certified Cardiographic Technician, Certified EKG Technician, National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) or equivalent.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Certifications: Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or Certified EKG Technician (CET) by National Health Career Association (NHA), or Certified EKG Technician (CEKG) by National Workforce Career Association (NWCA), or EKG Technician Certification (ETC) by American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), or NCET via National Center for Competency Testing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Relevant life support certification as determined at position level, e.g., BLS through AHA or Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
• 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

• Recognition performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3‑Year Incentive Bonus.
• Performance‑based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase.
• Market reviews: All positions reviewed annually.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources, free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Entry‑level PTO loaded with first paycheck; employer‑provided basic life and accidental death/dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options; short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options.
• Retirement and savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching; optional 457(b) plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account when enrolled in H‑deductible plan.
• Education and career growth: up to 100% tuition, books and fees paid for specific educational degrees; other programs up to $10,000/year pre‑paid or $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement; access to LinkedIn Learning; assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employment

UCHealth is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. UCHealth will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.