Lead Cardiac Technician - Device Clinic

Sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Lead Cardiac Technician to serve as the team’s point of contact for non-invasive cardiac testing and to support EKG services across the department. You will perform a wide range of cardiac tests under supervision, ensure test accuracy, and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities include overseeing scheduling, payroll input, maintaining equipment, coordinating EKG workflow, and communicating with management.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience as a cardiac technician.
• Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to work with ECG equipment and software workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversees scheduling and payroll input for EKG staff.
• Supports EKG systems and expands services.
• Maintains communication with management.
• Precepts new EKG staff into the department.
• Performs cardiac tests and monitors heart function.
• Calibrates and maintains cardiology equipment.
• Alerts clinicians to critical values and records results.
• Interprets EKGs and generates reports.

Skills

Cardiac technician

EKG

Patient care

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in health science

Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)

Three years' experience as cardiac technician

CRAT certification

National Telemetry Certification

CNA certification (preferred)

Tools

Cardiology equipment

ECG machines

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: $19.50 - $30.50

Union Position: No

Department Details

Join Our Team and Grow The Good!

Hours: Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 5:00pm (8 Hour shifts)

Why you will love this role:

• Patient Focused Care
• Supportive work environment
• Employee Well-being Program
• Wage based on experience
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

Summary

The lead cardiac technician serves as the team point of contact and expert resource for questions throughout the day. Conducts a wide range of non-invasive cardiac tests, under direct supervision, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Job Description

Oversees the department scheduling and assists management in payroll and employee evaluation input due to being a direct resource for electrocardiogram (EKG) employees. Responsible for the support of EKG systems and assists in coordinating the expansion of EKG services and plays a key role in overseeing EKG software workflows. Maintains communication with management. Handles assisting with ordering of supplies/med gases for EKG/RT. Assists in attending cardiac meetings related to EKG testing, keeps current on all EKG workflow processes and educates staff. Precepts new EKG staff into the department.

Performs cardiac tests and monitors patient heart functions using diverse cardiology equipment. Checks, calibrates and maintains cardiology equipment to ensure proper operation and accurate test results. Provides care and counseling for cardiac patients to ensure their comfort and safety during cardiac tests and treatments. Alerts nurses or physicians of critical values, abnormalities or changes in patient responses. Obtains and records patient information and medical histories; interprets EKG results and generates factual written reports.

Qualifications

High school diploma or its equivalent is required.

Minimum of three years' experience as a cardiac technician required.

Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology. Working knowledge of basic and intermediate life threatening cardiac rhythms, special equipment used in cardiac testing, computers, and medical terminology.

Must meet one of the following criteria dependent on facility needs as it may vary by needs:

1. Possess Certified Cardiographic
2. Associate's degree in a health science field
3. Three years' experience as a cardiac technician
4. Obtains Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) certification, Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring certification (CRAT) or National Telemetry Certification (National Telemetry Association) within one year into position. The department will determine which certification is appropriate per the department workflows.
5. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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