Cardiovascular Diagnostic Technician - Cardiology

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Cardiovascular Diagnostic Technician for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. 

Hourly compensation is $26.80 - $49.94; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience.

Come join our team in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

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Provides professional care for all patients having procedures performed in the Cardiovascular Lab and/or Nuclear medicine department. Assists with patients undergoing procedures with duties to include observation with the patient’s condition, observes patient progress, records pertinent observations of diagnostic testing, and reports reactions to drugs and treatments.

Provides professional care for all patients having Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED’s), which includes pacemakers, loop recorders and defibrillators within the Cardiology office. This includes supporting documentation (charting) and preparing results for interpretation by the cardiologist. Work includes direct communication with patients.

Details of the position:

• Performs diagnostic non-invasive cardiovascular studies on patients who have Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CEID’s) using a variety of equipment and techniques, to include in office and remote monitoring devices.
• Assists physician with preliminary analysis and reports
• Completes all required paperwork and log charges.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Graduate of an accredited vascular technology program or equivalent is preferred.
• Whatcom: Cardiac Device Technology Advanced Certificate required within 2 years of hire.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in similar position preferred.
• Successful completion of an advanced EKG interpretation course, Pacemaker and ICD interpretation and reprogramming course.
• RVT or ARDMS required within 2 years of hire (not required for LCR, PHSW or Whatcom)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer, as specified in the PeaceHealth Policy Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements, or upon hire.

Other Skills:

• Ability to analyze complex information
• Independent and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to patients of all ages
• Basic computer skills to include CVIS and PACS systems

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

For a full description or questions about the position, contact Purneet, [email protected]

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PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.