What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiology Technician position at M Health Fairview?
Requisition ID: 2025-144076
Profession: Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)
Specialty: Cardiology
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name: https://www.fairview.org
Location: University of Minnesota Medical Center (East Bank)
Shift: day
Hours per 2 weeks: casual
Department: Electrocardiology
Overview
We at Fairview Health Services are looking for a casual cardiology technician to join our team at our University of Minnesota Medical Center (East Bank)!
The Cardiology Technician is responsible for providing diagnostic testing inpatients and outpatients. This includes 12-Lead ECGs, Holter, Event and BP monitor application. The Cardiology Technician will perform various duties assigned by the supervisor including, but not limited to, retrieval of supplies for/from different units, and retrieval/restocking of linen.
Schedule: This position will be working 0.01 FTE, 8 hour long on day, evening or overnight shifts. Every other Friday 2:30pm-11pm will be required.
Responsibilities/Job Description
As a Cardiology Technician, you will be responsible for:
- Performing ECG’s, and application of stress and Holter, Event, and BP monitor.
- Preparing patients for examinations and explaining procedures to patients.
- Performing all file maintenance activities related to the tests including filing, copying, faxing, and file pulling.
- Maintaining all testing equipment.
- Troubleshooting of equipment issues and conducting preventative maintenance checks.
- Initiating service calls on equipment not working.
- In the absence of stress testing and supervise application, the Cardiology Technician will perform various duties assigned by the nursing supervisor (ANS).
- Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- 0-2 years of EKG or patient care experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Preferred
- Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree
- Completion of accredited cardiac technician program or equivalent clinical experience
- 2-4 years of EKG or patient care experience
