Cardio Tech - Cardiovascular Lab

Overview

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Cardio Tech to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of Cardiovascular Lab patients. Common responsibilities include performing electrocardiograms, ICD downloads, holter monitor and event recorder hook up. Perform cardiovascular stress testing.

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need (PRN)Work Schedule: Varied hours & days. Will float between Presbyterian Hospital downtown and Rust Medical Center Rio Rancho.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Qualifications

• Minimum one year cardiac/medical experience required.
• Must pass treadmill training protocol within 6 months of hire.
• Take and pass Basic Arrhythmia Class within two attempts.
• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensures patient safety through use of procedure protocols and policies.
• Operate an ECG machine to record electric activity variations and impulses of the heart.
• Proficient computer skills and software programs used for documentation activities and report generation.
• Edits, processes, archives, and order entries for adult and pediatric 12 lead ECGs utilizing the MUSE system and Epic.
• Respond to ECG orders accordingly to STAT, ASAP, and routine.
• Alert nurse and or provider for significant abnormalities on the EKG.
• Enroll and instruct the placement of Holter monitors and event recorders on patients who are leaving the hospital.
• Other duties as required

Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $25.20/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.