Cardiovascular Technician

Cardiovascular Technician

Job type: FT- Full-Time Hours: M-Th 8:00am - 5:00pm F 8:00am-4:00pm Work Schedule: Days
**EKG EXPERIENCE IS A MUST**

WHO WE ARE

Southwest Cardiovascular Associates is a leading cardiovascular medical practice in Arizona serving 4 locations, specializing in diagnostic and interventional cardiology, radiology electrophysiology. As we continue to grow and expand, our vision of patient centricity and care remains of utmost importance. SWCVA seeks experienced, passionate professionals to join our network and to be a part of the intersection of quality cardiovascular care and patient satisfaction.

Job Summary

SWCVA is seeking a highly experienced, compassionate healthcare professional to join our thriving team. This position is responsible for assisting with treadmill testing in a variety of modalities including PET scans and nuclear stress testing. IV certification is a plus

Essential Functions

· Explains testing accurately and in detail to patients to ensure understanding and patient consent.

· Uses critical thinking to evaluate order accuracy and the need to initiate order change requests with the ordering physician as needed.

· Monitors patients for physiologic symptoms during testing and reports to supervising physician as needed.

· The cardiovascular technician is also responsible for patient education

· Patient preparation

· Patient assessment

· Obtaining informed consent

· ECG lead placement

· Administration of exercise and pharmacological stress test per protocols

· Interpretation of vital signs and heart rhythms

· Applications of BLS measures to patients

· Collaboration with other technicians, nuclear technologies, supervisors, and providers to ensure patient safety at all times.

· Maintains supply inventory and crash cart equipment

· Checks crash cart, defibrillator

· Closely monitor the week’s schedule.

· Calls to confirm stress test appointments and provide instructions

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. At least 3 years of cardiology medical background, clinic, or other healthcare setting experience. Knowledge of medical terminology of payer contact terms and processes. 2 years of stress test preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of stress test, NextGen EMR system, excellent interpersonal communication skills, IV certified

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $27