Cardiology Technician
Requisition Number: 8823 Reg/Temp Temporary
Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Rotating
Work Schedule: Monday - Sunday Location Name University of Utah Hospital
City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT
Department: UUH ANC 14A NONINV CARD MON
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EEO Statement
The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Overview:
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
This position has the responsibility of performing routine electocardiography procedures throughout the hospital. The incumbent will also provide Holter Monitor hook-ups as needed for patients.
Responsibilities:
- Completes lead placement, calibration and operation of a Holter Monitor.
- Completes electrocardiograph readings on patients as requested by various departments within the hospital.
- Prepares and processes paperwork for electrocardiograph readings for physician’s review.
- Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and restocks supplies.
- Maintains accurate logs of patient information regarding electrocardiograph readings; Holter requests; Cardiac studies; and assists in maintaining filing cards and patient folders.
- Prepares and processes billing paperwork.
- Operates sophisticated computerized data acquisition equipment used in obtaining electrocardiograms of patients undergoing various stress procedures.
- Assists the stress test proctor in monitoring patients throughout the course of the procedure.
- Participates in training other Cardiac Technician positions in special procedures.
- Performs medical procedures involving a treadmill/bicycle exercise tolerance tests, Thallium, Muga, and oxygen consumption stress tests.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
Qualifications:
Required
- This is an entry level position.
All of the following license(s)
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.*LI-AD1
Qualifications (Preferred):
Preferred
- Some positions may required Certification as a Cardiographic Technician or certification within six months of employment.
Requisition Number: 8823 Reg/Temp Temporary
Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Rotating
Work Schedule: Monday - Sunday Location Name University of Utah Hospital
City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT
Department: UUH ANC 14A NONINV CARD MON
Apply for this job:
Interested in this opportunity?
- Apply Now!
- Email this opportunity to a friend/colleague
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EEO Statement
The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Overview:
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
This position has the responsibility of performing routine electocardiography procedures throughout the hospital. The incumbent will also provide Holter Monitor hook-ups as needed for patients.
Responsibilities:
- Completes lead placement, calibration and operation of a Holter Monitor.
- Completes electrocardiograph readings on patients as requested by various departments within the hospital.
- Prepares and processes paperwork for electrocardiograph readings for physician’s review.
- Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and restocks supplies.
- Maintains accurate logs of patient information regarding electrocardiograph readings; Holter requests; Cardiac studies; and assists in maintaining filing cards and patient folders.
- Prepares and processes billing paperwork.
- Operates sophisticated computerized data acquisition equipment used in obtaining electrocardiograms of patients undergoing various stress procedures.
- Assists the stress test proctor in monitoring patients throughout the course of the procedure.
- Participates in training other Cardiac Technician positions in special procedures.
- Performs medical procedures involving a treadmill/bicycle exercise tolerance tests, Thallium, Muga, and oxygen consumption stress tests.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
Qualifications:
Required
- This is an entry level position.
All of the following license(s)
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.*LI-AD1
Qualifications (Preferred):
Preferred
- Some positions may required Certification as a Cardiographic Technician or certification within six months of employment.