Cardiac Technician Non-Invasive Cardiology
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Job Location:
Plattsburgh, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period all applicants will be considered equally.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Supervisor the Cardiology Technician is primarily responsible for performing the technical aspects of taking electrocardiograms applying and removing arrhythmia monitors exercise and radionuclide exercise testing and scanning Holter monitors as ordered by physicians. Additionally all required paperwork associated with the above procedures must be completed in an accurate and timely manner. On-call duties as assigned. AHA-BLS certification is required however certification is a not qualifying factor to obtain the position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Skills Required:
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Previous hospital experience ( 1 year ) as an Critical Care Technician LPN clinical assistant or EMT.
3. AHA-BLS is required within 6 months of hire or a current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to the date of renewal.
4. Previous cardiology experience will be considered first.
5. Basic working knowledge of human cardiac anatomy physiology arrhythmias and acquired heart disease preferred.
6. Completion of the CVPH Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Course preferred or must complete within 3 months.
As applicable the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
Required Experience:
IC
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Care You Can Trust. Close to Home. UVM Health is a nonprofit, academic health system rooted in rural communities across Vermont and northern New York, committed to building a healthier, more equitable tomorrow.
