Cardiology Tech
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
About Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890,
and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by
U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional
health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care
locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy
families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our
health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient
encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the
hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our
Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home
visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for
students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care
Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here
for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at
akronchildrens.org .
OUR PROMISES
We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse
environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of
backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed,
included and can thrive.
Part Time
20 Hours/week
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Onsite 2-3 days/week
Travel Required to Regional Sites
Summary:
The Cardiology Technician assists in preparation of patient/family
clinic visits including: history, vitals, billing, performs
clinical procedures/tests, assists nursing staff with triage of
calls, maintains databases for clinical procedures/tests, downloads
and scans holter monitors, cleans and stocks patient exam and EKG
rooms. Supports inpatient unit clinical testing and EKG machine
maintenance.
Responsibilities:
1.Performs and documents vital signs and patient history, EKGs, and
other cardiac testing procedures including: Holter, event/loop,
stress, and tilt table procedures, and other procedures as
needed.
2.Cleans EKG and exam rooms in between all patient visits, restocks
rooms at end of clinic day.
3.Follows orders of the cardiologists, communicate and prepare the
patient/family for clinic process and testing procedures.
4.Performs EKGs for inpatient units when ordered.
5.Performs ordered testing procedures and provide usable data and
results to the physician.
6.Uses equipment necessary to perform tests and demonstrate an
appropriate level of working knowledge of cardiac anatomy and
physiology.
7.Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by
physician.
8.Maintains medical equipment. Performs basic troubleshooting of
medical devices and informs leadership when necessary to engage
Biomedical Services.
9.Participates in cross coverage efforts with other Heart Center
staff.
10.Acts as a customer service representative for ACH by promoting
the "Spirit of Service" attitude, exhibiting the attitudes and
behaviors that comprise the House Rules regarding greetings
courtesy, respect, empathy, communications, privacy, silence,
cooperation, appearance, confidentiality, initiative, and
anticipation.
11.Travels to other Heart Center offices as needed.
12.Participates in and supports cardiology clinic quality
improvement initiatives.
13.Provide administrative and clinical support for assigned
services.
14.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
for the physical, psych/social, educational, and safety needs of
the patients served regardless of age
15.Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Experience in performing EKG's is required
2.Experience in health care is required
3.Experience in cardiovascular and monitoring experience is
preferred.
4.Experience working with all levels within an organization is
required.
5.Experience in healthcare is preferred.
6.Proficiency in MS Office Outlook, Excel, Word or similar software
is required. Experience using Epiphany, Paceart, Medtronic, St.Jude
and Boston Scientific programs is preferred.
Education and Experience
1.Education: Associate's degree in health care or related field is
required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
2.Certification: Basic Life Support certification is required. EKG
technician certification and PALS certification within one year of
employment is required. ACLS certification is preferred.
3.Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
4.Years of experience supervising: None.
Part Time
FTE: 0.500000
Status: lpl:JobRequisition. ReqRemoteWorkerACH
Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with
Disabilities.
EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn
more:
Position: ALLIED HEALTH OTHER
Keywords: Akron Children's Hospital, Youngstown , Cardiology Tech, Healthcare , Youngstown, Ohio
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