Cardiovascular Technologist

Pay Range: $ 24.58/hr - $ 27.78/hr - $ 31.45/hr *Please note, the highest starting rate as a new hire is $ 27.78/hr, based on applicable experience POSITION SUMMARY: #The CV Technologist is responsible for reviewing and recoding pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data; performing electrocardiograms (EKGs), Holter Monitoring and Stress Tests (treadmill) and obtaining a record of anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician; and exercising discretion and judgment in the performance of cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic services.# These tests are done at the request or direction of a physician and assist the physician in diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and blood vessel irregularities.# Other department responsibilities include routing completed reports and billing information, communication effectively with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team. EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE: Minimum: - Successful completion of a course of study in ECG or Arrhythmia detection/recognition or 6 months on the job training with specific training on ECG acquisition.# Desired: - One year of related experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist (stress testing, ECG performance, Holter monitoring and Transtelephonic monitoring). - Pediatric experience LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Minimum: - Current CPR recognition Desired: - Successful completion of the national certification examination (through the Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute) desired SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: #Must demonstrate a working knowledge of non-invasive cardiovascular testing procedures (EKGs, Holter monitoring and Stress testing).# Must demonstrate organizational skills to perform effectively in a fast paced environment.# Must have the ability to perform data entry tasks.# Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.##Updated 8/17/12

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