The Cardiology Tech maintains Heart Station operational requirements and administers patient care using specialized monitoring equipment. They are responsible for effective communication with patients, families, and the medical team while ensuring age-appropriate procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and are expected to obtain CPR certification within six months. A Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) certification is preferred upon hire and required for future promotion.
FUNCTIONS: 1. Maintains Heart Station operational requirements and professional competence. 2. Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective positive and professional manner. 3. Administers patient care as mandated by licensure, certification or registration. 4. Maintains professional and technical knowledge of Heart Station event monitors, teletrace issues, and Holter monitors. 5. Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient procedures are provided in accordance with Age-Specific Procedure
Guidelines for the specific age groups served
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Responsible for finding coverage if called for weekend list Solid oral and written communication skills Ability to obtain/communicate information to patients of varying age group and at their level of comprehension good computer skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Previous experience with patient care preferred. Certified Cardiographic Technician preferred.
Licensure,
CERTIFICATION, and/or
REGISTRATION: CPR certification required within 6 months of hire. Recommend Certified Cardiographic Technician within two years of hire. Must be a Certified Cardiographic Technician to acquire promotion within the department. If CCT is not obtained within two years of hire date, employee will perform Electrocardiograms only.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT: Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances Works with electrical equipment Subject to highly stressful conditions Exposure to patients with infectious conditions or illnesses
Updated equipment, well maintained
Physical
REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity
Benefits
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Retirement Plans
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
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Talking
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Hearing
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Seeing
Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum
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Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
