Cardiac Technician

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Facility Information

• Heart Hospital
• Location: Sioux Falls, SD
• Address: 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Job Details

• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00

Job Summary

The Cardiac Technician conducts a wide range of non-invasive cardiac tests under direct supervision for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Performs cardiac tests and monitors patient heart functions using diverse cardiology equipment. As needed per department employees place electrodes correctly for an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine or telemetry holter monitoring and operate machines correctly. Checks, calibrates, and maintains cardiology equipment to ensure proper operation and accurate test results. Provides care and counseling for cardiac patients to ensure their comfort and safety during cardiac tests and treatments. Alerts nurses or physicians of critical values, abnormalities, or changes in patient responses. Obtains and records patient information and medical histories, interprets electrocardiogram (EKG) results, and generates factual written reports. In some departments, employees will monitor multiple patients at the same time while critically interpreting rhythms and communicating concerns effectively with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Working knowledge of basic and intermediate life-threatening cardiac rhythms, special equipment used in cardiac testing, computers, and medical terminology.
• Must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria, dependent on facility or department requirements:
  1. Possess Certified Cardiographic Technician
  2. Associates degree or higher in a health science field
  3. Three years of experience as a cardiac technician
  4. Obtain Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring certification (CRAT), or National Telemetry Certification (National Telemetry Association) within one year into position. The department will determine which certification is appropriate per the department workflows.
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     Benefits

     Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:

     • Health insurance
     • Dental insurance
     • Vision insurance
     • Life insurance
     • A 401(k) retirement plan
     • Work-life balance benefits
     • A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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