Cardiovascular Tech GRMG FT

Scope of Responsibility

The Cardiovascular Technician will also be administering and monitoring exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, performing cardiac rhythm device interrogations, managing remote cardiac device monitoring, coordinating the anticoagulation (Coumadin) clinic, performing electrocardiograms (ECGs), and providing patient education while ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care.

Responsible to the Operations Director of GRMG

Education

• Master's degree in Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field

Training and Experience

• Must obtain and maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred.
• Experience in outpatient cardiology preferred.
• Experience with cardiac stress testing preferred.
• Experience with cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) interrogation preferred.
• Experience managing remote cardiac device monitoring preferred.
• Experience coordinating an anticoagulation clinic preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current insurance coverage.

Health and Background Requirements

• Employment contingent upon successful completion of:
• Immunization Records

Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day)

Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)

Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)

Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)

Not Applicable

Physical

• Sitting – Occasionally
• Stationary Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Continually
• Ability to be mobile – Continually
• Crouching (bend at knees) – Continually
• Kneeling/Crawling – Occasionally
• Stooping (bend at waist) – Frequently
• Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Continually
• Turn/Pivot – Continually
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Balancing – Continually
• Reaching overhead – Frequently
• Reaching extension – Continually
• Pushing/Pulling – Rarely
• Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 30 lbs.) Rarely
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – Continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – Rarely
• Risk of electrical shock – Rarely
• Risk of Radiation – n/a
• Fumes or Airborne Particles – Rarely
• Moving Mechanical Parts – Rarely
• Weather Conditions – n/a
• Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)
  • Rarely
• Respirator FIT Testing Required
  • Annually

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Masters or better in Biomedical Sciences or related field.

Masters or better in Exercise Physiology or related field.

Masters or better in Physiology or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

Preferred

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