Cardiovascular Technician - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Job Summary: The Cardiovascular Technician provides cardiovascular monitoring, diagnostic testing, and patient care support within assigned Cardiac Services areas, including cardiac diagnostic or cardiac rehabilitation programs. Responsibilities may include electrocardiograms (ECGs), ambulatory cardiac monitoring, stress testing, telemetry monitoring, patient preparation, monitoring of patient responses during diagnostic testing and supervised exercise activities, and support of departmental operations. Recognizes dysrhythmias and other clinically significant abnormalities, communicates findings appropriately, and initiates emergency response measures within established scope and competency. Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Associate of Science Degree from a two-year program preferred. Minimum one year of experience in cardiac monitoring, telemetry, stress testing, cardiac diagnostics, or cardiac rehabilitation preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Excellent knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, patient care, dysrhythmia recognition, telemetry monitoring, and cardiovascular diagnostic techniques. Ability to recognize normal and abnormal rhythm, hemodynamic, and exercise responses and communicate findings appropriately. Knowledge of cardiovascular diagnostic procedures and monitoring techniques. Able to read; write and speak with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook; Assembly, operate and troubleshooting patient/machine equipment; patient assessment; preventative maintenance, calibration of equipment and basic office equipment required for the position. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: Basic life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.