Cardiology Technician

Allen Hospital

As-Needed

Performs 12 lead electrocardiograms (EKG’s), and Stress Testing on inpatients and outpatients patients at UnityPoint Health Allen. Cardiology Technician work closely with our providers and other staff members to process these tests for interpretation, results distributes, coding and billing. Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psyche/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria) appropriate for all patients served by UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital.  Works together with the rest of the care team to achieve the best outcome for every patient, every time. 

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Patient Care

• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Communicates effectively with providers, patients, families, nursing staff and other Health System personnel.

Patient Education

• Troubleshoots equipment problems and makes necessary adjustments in order to obtain readable valid test results. Refers problems to appropriate personnel.
• Operates various types of technical and computerized pieces of equipment, including Fax machine, Treadmill, Blood Pressure Monitor system, and be proficient using EPIC and Tracemaster.  Recognizes isolation situations and takes appropriate precautions.
• Investigates client concerns and refers to appropriate staff person.
• Hooks up and monitors Stress tests for arrhythmia’s and blood pressure abnormalities and notifies Provider or nurse of changes, (including: Dobutamine, Nuclear, Stress Echocardiograms, and Regular Stress).
• Performs and records EKG’s. Prepares test results for Provider interpretation as directed. Logs, edits, transcribe and distribute reports as directed.
• Identifies dangerous arrhythmias and notifies appropriate personnel.

Other Functions

• This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.
• Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.

Required: 

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have skills and knowledge in working with pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Must successfully complete basic arrhythmia/scope tech course within one (1) year of hire for new employees.
• Proficient use of computer technology
• BLS Certified per hospital policy.

Preferred:

• One (1) year of healthcare related background and experience preferred
• Data entry experience preferred