Cardiovascular Technician

Location

UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department

Electrocardiography

Work Schedule

Full Time, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift

Days

Pay

$20.87 - $27.13 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant‘s relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Performs direct patient care; electrocardiograms (ECG‘s); stress testing; and cardiac monitors.

Responsibilities

• Reviews provider‘s orders and performs ancillary tests. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient‘s understanding and cooperation. Performs responsibilities of underlying job(s) and is able to assist precept new hires and/or student interns.
• Prepares equipment and supplies, positions patient and analyzes results. Identifies issues with quality of tracings, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Monitors patient condition and reports on or responds to changes in status and adverse results as appropriate.
• Maintains equipment in clean, working condition. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Certification as a Cardiographic Technician (CCT) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), OR Certified EKG Technician (CET) by National Health Career Association (NHA), OR Certified EKG Technician (CEKG) by National Workforce Career Association (NWCA), OR EKG Technician Certification (ETC) by American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) or National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) through National Center for Competency Testing within 1 year of hire.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification. Relevant life support certification as determined at position level, 1 year of relevant experience. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Benefits

• Performance bonus: 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth‘s established evaluation process.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. Additional 457(b) plan may be available. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care.
• Health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
• Tuition assistance: up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid or up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Program to navigate the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee‘s scheduled work hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual‘s race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.