Cardiac Stress and Holter Technician

We are a private cardiology practice looking for an experience Cardiac Stress Test Technician. Applicant MUST have experience performing Cardiac Exercise Stress Tests. Must be able to perform and read EKG's.

Education:

• High school degree, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working as a monitor technician, a medical assistant, Cardiac Nurse, EMT, paramedic or have some type of cardiac/telemetry experience
• Must have IV experience
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, BLS or ACLS

Job Description:

• Prepare patient for stress tests, including patient interviews, obtaining medical history, obtaining patient consent and signatures, and conducting patient teaching related to risks and complications.
• Assesses patient’s resting, stress and recovery vitals.
• Must be proficient in reading EKG and have strong familiarity with abnormal EKGs
• Sets up and monitors patient through 12 lead EKG stress testing including application of 12 lead EKG monitor pads and application leads. EKG Rhythm identification and interpretation.
• Maintains all EKG, exercise stress, pacemaker monitor files and records as required.
• Initialize and prepare Holter monitor reports for the physicians to read.
• Performs graded exercise stress testing accurately, following the cardiologist’s instructions and protocol, using the proper techniques to produce a clear, good quality tracing.
• Recognizes atypical electrocardiogram pattern and determines whether there is any external interferences.
• Maintains and cleans equipment
• Current BLS
• ACLS certification

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 30 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Experience:

• Cardiac: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30