The Role
Performs non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic procedures (EKGs, stress tests), prepares and monitors patients, documents results in the EMR, provides preliminary data for physician review, maintains equipment and supplies, follows safety and infection-control protocols, and collaborates with healthcare teams to support high-quality patient care.
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Job Summary
The Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Technician I performs advanced non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, including EKGs and stress tests. This role involves working across multiple departments to ensure high-quality patient care and accurate diagnostic results. The technician operates specialized non-invasive equipment, supports patient assessments, and maintains adherence to safety protocols.
Essential Functions
The Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Technician I performs advanced non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, including EKGs and stress tests. This role involves working across multiple departments to ensure high-quality patient care and accurate diagnostic results. The technician operates specialized non-invasive equipment, supports patient assessments, and maintains adherence to safety protocols.
Essential Functions
- Performs EKGs with correct lead placement, ensuring accurate readings for patients of all ages.
- Operates specialized non-invasive equipment, ensuring accurate diagnostic imaging and monitoring of heart function.
- Assists in patient preparation for procedures, including explaining tests, positioning patients, and applying electrodes correctly.
- Monitors patient vital signs during tests, ensuring safety and adjusting as needed based on patient response.
- Documents test results accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR), ensuring timely communication to physicians and healthcare staff.
- Analyzes test data to provide preliminary reports for physician review, identifying abnormalities and significant findings.
- Collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to optimize diagnostic testing and patient care.
- Maintains inventory of supplies and ensures equipment is calibrated, cleaned, and functioning properly.
- Adheres to radiation safety and infection control protocols, utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, focusing on non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Associate Degree in an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program required
- 0-1 years of experience in cardiovascular or diagnostic service in an acute care hospital setting required
- Basic understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and EKG lead placement.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
- Ability to handle medical equipment safely and accurately.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in patient care documentation.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems is preferred.
- BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 90 days of hire required
Skills Required
- Associate Degree in an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program
- 0-1 years of experience in cardiovascular or diagnostic services in an acute care hospital setting
- BCLS Basic Life Support obtained within 90 days of hire
- Basic understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and EKG lead placement
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle medical equipment safely and accurately
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail for patient documentation
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
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The Company
What We Do
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
