Entry-Level Cardiac Diagnostics Technician (Onsite)

Akron Children's Hospital; Westfield Center (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Westfield Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to support pediatric and adult cardiac testing. You will gather histories, obtain vitals, and perform tests like EKG, Holter, loop monitors, CPET, tilt table, and stress tests.

You'll prepare kits, manage exam spaces, educate families, and assist inpatient testing across Heart Center locations. Strong communication and computer skills, plus BLS, are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in health care or related field.
• 5 years healthcare experience or 2 years in clinical role with cardiac experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification is required; EKG technician certification preferred; EKG tech certification required after 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document vital signs, patient histories, and ordered cardiac tests (EKG, Holter, loop/event monitors, CPET, tilt table, stress tests).
• Prepare, scan, and maintain holter/event monitor kits and databases.
• Clean and restock EKG and exam rooms between patients and at end of day.
• Educate patients and families on testing procedures and follow cardiologist orders for testing.
• Perform EKGs and other testing for inpatient units as needed.
• Operate and troubleshoot cardiac testing equipment; escalate issues to Biomedical Services when necessary.
• Generate and submit test reports and usable data for physician interpretation.
• Maintain a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and infection control standards.
• Provide administrative support, assist with quality improvement efforts, and participate in inventory tracking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Holter monitoring

Loop monitors

CPET

Tilt table

Stress tests

Medical record systems

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Education

Associate's degree in health care or related field

5 years healthcare experience or 2 years in clinical role with cardiac exp

Tools

Cardiac monitoring equipment

EPIC EMR system

Outlook/Excel/Word

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital in Westfield Center is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) to support pediatric and adult cardiac testing. You will gather histories, obtain vitals, and perform tests like EKG, Holter, loop monitors, CPET, tilt table, and stress tests.

You'll prepare kits, manage exam spaces, educate families, and assist inpatient testing across Heart Center locations. Strong communication and computer skills, plus BLS, are required.