What are the responsibilities and job description for the CARDIAC STRESS TECHNICIAN-CARDIOVASCULAR TEST position at Union Health?
You belong at Union!
The Cardiac Stress Technician plays a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is at Union Health.
Union Hospital's Cardiovascular Testing department is equipped with advanced technology and trained staff to assist your Cardiologist in assessing your condition and treating you appropriately. Our staff consists of trained EKG technologists, Registered Sonographers and Nuclear Medicine Technologists who aide the physicians in providing the best care possible to our customers. We perform diagnostic exams for patients ranging from neonatal to a geriatric level.
Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long-term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you’ll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.
In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:
- Part-time and Full-time schedules
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Time Off starting day one.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
- Career Paths
- Success Sharing
- 403b Retirement Employer Match.
- Much More!
Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.
How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health
Cardiac Stress Technician Details
Essential Job Duties:
- Maintains a basic understanding of cardiographic testing according to the requirements of the position.
- Explains purpose and procedure of all exams to patient prior to the procedure while obtaining patient history and medications.
- Responsible for logging in all studies performed and entering all appropriate charges into computer.
- Verifies and corrects data in the diagnostic EKG system. Matches EKG orders with tracings.
- Retrieves previous EKG tracings where applicable, to be available for comparison during EKG interpretations by the cardiologist in a timely manner.
- Operates and maintains EKG system, Quinton Stress and treadmill.
- Schedules and performs Cardiac Exercise Tolerance Tests (to include Lexiscan and PET CT testing).
- Assists physicians with nuclear stress testing. Proper hook-up, operating controls, observing patient's general condition, obtaining EKGs, blood pressures, and monitoring patient's post-exam per prescribed protocols.
- Proficient in basic EKG interpretation and is able to recognize lethal arrhythmias and myocardial injury patterns.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma required. CMA or Exercise Science degree preferred.
- Completion of accredited electrocardiogram program. Certified or certified eligible (CCT).
- One year of clinical experience in EKG, Treadmill, and Holter monitoring preferred.
- BCLS certification
- Flexible schedule to meet the demands of the department.
Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.
As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
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Salary : $5,250
