Cardiovascular Technologist (Non-Invasive)

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, VA is seeking a cardiac telemetry technician to support pediatric cardiac care. You will acquire 15-lead ECGs, prepare patients for treadmill stress tests, enroll Holter monitors, and coordinate with physicians and vendors.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, patient communication, and timely transmission of results while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Complete a 12-week telemetry course or be willing to complete it.
• Prefer at least 1 year of pediatric and/or cardiac health experience.
• Basic knowledge of Cardiac Monitoring Surveillance.

Responsibilities

• Acquires 15-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs).
• Performs cardiac stress tests (treadmills) including skin preparation and electrode placement.
• Enrolls holter/cardiac event monitors in the vendor system and assigns to the reading physician.
• Processes and routes remote pacemaker interrogations and logs.
• Serves as point of contact for vendors, patients, families, and billing for diagnostic studies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Telemetry experience

Patient communication

Data entry

Education

Telemetry certificate

Tools

EKG system

Vendor software

Electronic health records

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acquires 15-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs).
• Performs cardiac stress tests (treadmills) including appropriate preparation of skin surfaces in the correct placement of electrodes and routing appropriately in electronic EKG system.
• Enrolls holter/cardiac event monitors in vendor system and assigns to appropriate reading physician.
• Processes and routes remote pacemaker interrogations in system and corresponding logs.
• Serves as point of contact for vendors, patients, and families for troubleshooting and information sharing including the mailing of results letters or overdue transmissions letters, and billing for diagnostic studies
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Required Licenses and/or Certifications
• None required.
• Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications
• None preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Required Education and Experience
• Applicant must have completed or be willing to complete a 12-week monitor surveillance/telemetry course from an accredited school of health professions.
• Preferred Education and Experience
• At least one year of previous pediatric and/or cardiac health related experience preferred.
• Performing EKGs, holter/cardiac event knowledge, treadmill stress testing experience preferred.
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Basic knowledge of Cardiac Monitoring Surveillance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Possible exposure to infectious agents when handling specimens or hazardous materials but potential for personal harm or injury is reduced when proper safety and health precautions are followed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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