Cardiology Technician Job Description
A cardiology technician, or electrocardiograph technician, works with doctors to diagnose heart and blood vessel disorders by testing the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems of patients. Their duties include preparing patients for EKG tests, recording diagnostic procedures for physicians to relay to patients, and maintaining technical equipment.
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Cardiology Technician Job Description Template
We are looking to hire a dynamic cardiology technician to join our team of medical professionals. Your duties will include performing EKG, echocardiogram, and phonocardiogram tests on cardiology patients, as well as assisting doctors with non-invasive procedures.
To ensure success as a cardiology technician, you should possess medical technology maintenance capabilities and display an excellent bedside manner. Ultimately, a top-notch cardiology technician should have exceptional analytical skills and be able to work in a diverse medical environment.
Cardiology Technician Responsibilities:
- Conducting electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, and stress tests by using electronic equipment.
- Ensuring cardiology patients are comfortable by answering any questions they have about the tests.
- Recording the results of cardiological tests and consulting with the physician on duty to schedule any follow-up tests.
- Assisting physicians during non-evasive cardiological procedures by monitoring the patients' heart rates and alerting the physicians to any readings outside normal ranges.
- Maintaining cardiological equipment and supplies with daily cleanings and adjustments.
- Recording supply inventory levels and restocking the supply storeroom accordingly.
- Troubleshooting problems with cardiological equipment and reporting any malfunctions to superiors.
- Staying up-to-date with cardiological developments by attending conferences and participating in research projects.
Cardiology Technician Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in cardiovascular technology.
- At least 2 years' experience working as a cardiology technician.
- Excellent knowledge of cardiovascular diseases, diagnosis, and treatment.
- The ability to use cardiological equipment, such as EKG machinery.
- Proven ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Solid knowledge of professional medical standards, policies, and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local requirements.
- Proven teamwork mentality and ability to collaborate with co-workers.
- Excellent bedside manner and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and solid problem-solving skills.