Electrocardiogram (ECG) Hospital Lab Tech III

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician to support the Molecular Imaging & Therapeutics department by performing cardiac stress testing under clinical direction, assisting with device application, ECG acquisition, and scheduling. You will guide other lab staff and collaborate across Cardiology NP Staff, nursing, and MI&T leadership to ensure high-quality patient care.

This role emphasizes coordination of outpatient services, use of stress-testing equipment, and maintaining clinical

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cardiac stress testing or related cardiovascular technician experience.
• Completion of a Cardiovascular Technician Training program or equivalent.
• Training in ECG interpretation and analysis.
• High School graduation.
• Current CPR and BLS certification within 4 months of hire.
• Previous work experience using personal computer applications.
• Ability to operate computer-based stress testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administratively supervised and evaluated through MI&T leadership.
• Collaborates with Cardiology NP Staff, nursing staff, Echo Lab staff, MI&T Director to plan stress-testing procedures and set goals.
• Consults with peers to ensure daily service requirements are met.
• Coordinates outpatient services with Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics, Adult Echo Lab, Cardiology Practice Clinic and other sites.
• Maintains clinical information systems in collaboration with Clinical Engineering.
• Coordinates supply orders with Material Management staff.

Skills

Cardiac stress testing

ECG interpretation

CPR/BLS certification

Computer literacy

Education

Cardiovascular Technician Training program

AA degree (preferred)

Tools

Personal computer applications

Computer-based stress testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

Works within the Molecular Imaging & Therapeutics (MI&T) department and reports through MI&T departmental leadership to assist in the accomplishment of the laboratory objectives including: cardiac stress testing, device application, ECG acquisition, scheduling, and other clerical duties. Provides guidance, expertise and support to other hospital lab technician staff in providing and coordinating stress testing services within the Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics department. Functions as a technical resource to the Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) Staff, nursing staff, and Nuclear Cardiology Director. Performs complex cardiac stress testing under the clinical direction of an appropriately credentialed clinical provider (i.e., RN, NP, or MD).

• Administratively supervised and evaluated through Molecular Imaging & Therapeutics departmental leadership. Cardiology NP and the Nuclear Cardiology Director provide clinical expertise, support, and input into the assessment of clinical competencies related to cardiac stress testing.
• Collaborates with Cardiology Stress NP Staff, nursing staff, Echo Lab staff, the Nuclear Cardiology Director, and MI&T staff in planning and providing stress-testing procedures, and establishing goals and strategies for new or expanded services and developing performance improvement measures for the current and contemplated services.
• Consults with peers, Cardiology Stress NP Staff, nursing staff, and MI&T leadership to ensure daily service requirements are met
• Collaborates with the staff of the Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics department, Adult Echo Lab, Cardiology Faculty Practice Clinic and other ambulatory service sites to coordinate outpatient services.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Engineering staff on clinical information system maintenance and service.
• Collaborates with Material Management staff regarding supply orders.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cardiac stress testing or any related cardiovascular technician experience.
• Completion of a Cardiovascular Technician Training program or equivalent.
• Training in ECG interpretation and analysis.
• High School graduation.
• Current CPR and BLS certification within 4 months of hire.
• Previous work experience using personal computer applications.
• Ability to operate computer-based stress testing equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education equivalent to an AA degree.
• Certification as a Cardio Vascular Technician (CVT)

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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