Role OverviewThe Senior Cardiac Technician is responsible for performing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. The role involves performing electrocardiograms, initiating holter and cardiac event monitors, and preparing preliminary reports for final interpretation by a physician.
What You Will Do
The individual will perform electrocardiograms, observe central cardiac telemetry monitors, identify cardiac arrhythmias, and communicate with staff nurses to provide excellent patient care.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience in a patient care setting, preferably with experience performing 12-lead ECGs and/or interpreting cardiac arrhythmias, and will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED equivalent
- BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward
- Must pass initial arrhythmia course with 75% accuracy within six months of employment
- Annually tested and must meet 90% accuracy
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