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Rush University Medical Center
Cardiology Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
$61,805 / year median in Illinois
+11% projected growth
Job Description
at Rush University Medical Center in
Oak Park, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description Location:
Oak Park, Illinois Business Unit:
Rush Oak Park Hospital:
Rush Oak Park Hospital Department:
Diag Srvcs•EKG Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)Shift:
Shift 1Work Schedule:
8 Hr (8:00 AM- 4:30 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.
Pay Range:
$17.63- $27.
Summary:
With limited supervision, performs cardiac graphics testing utilizing various equipment along with appropriately assessing test results for pediatric through geriatric, medical, surgical, and emergency patients in both the in- and out-patient settings.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
- CPR certification.
- Graduate from a formal cardiology training program
- 6 months
- 1 year experience
- Experience with treadmill testing and holter monitors.
- Ability to deal efficiently and courteously with all hospital personnel.
- Verbal and written skills necessary to facilitate communication with a variety of personnel.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- C.
Responsibilities:
- Performs all cardiology procedures including, electrocardiograms, rhythm strips, stress testing (both Pharmacological and Exercise), Holter and Event Monitoring procedures (application and scanning).
- Identifies each patient and reviews each patient's orders through EPIC for consistency of exam orders, with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information.
- Records pertinent data i.e. Medical history, allergies, current medication.
- Has the ability to start IV's or will be competent to start IV's after training and proficiency sign off by nurse educator.
- Reviews each examination for technical accuracy and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations to ensure proper examination documentation and charges.
- Provides a secure transport of medication utilized for Pharmacological stress testing to appropriate nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage change.
- Maintains equipment and cardiology rooms in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
- Performs clerical and transporter responsibilities as needed.
- Establishes and maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all departmental staff, hospital staff, patients, families and hospital visitors.
- Provides patient education to patient and/or family.
- Demonstrates the ability to organize patient care and set priorities to ensure the completion of work assignments.