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Job description
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Heart Hospital
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.50 - $30.50
Department Details
Join Our Team and Grow The Good!
Hours: Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 5:00pm (8 Hour shifts)
Why you will love this role:
* Patient Focused Care
* Supportive work environment
* Employee Well-being Program
* Wage based on experience
* Career advancement opportunities
* Comprehensive benefits package
Apply now and be part of something special! Together, let's Grow The Good in our community.
Job Summary
The lead cardiac technician serves as the team point of contact and expert resource for questions throughout the day. Conducts a wide range of non-invasive cardiac tests, under direct supervision, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Oversees the device department scheduling and employee evaluation input due to being a direct resource for electrocardiogram (EKG) employees. Responsible for the support of EKG/Holter Monitor systems and assists in coordinating the expansion of EKG services and plays a key role in overseeing device monitoring software workflows. Maintains communication with management. Handles assisting with ordering of supplies for EKG/Holter monitors. Assists in attending cardiac meetings related to EKG testing, keeps current on all device workflow processes and educates staff. Precepts new device staff into the department. 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 device monitor process. Alerts nurses or physicians of critical values, abnormalities or changes in patient EKG. Obtains and records patient information and medical histories; interprets EKG results and generates factual written reports.
Qualifications
High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Minimum of three years’ experience as a cardiac technician 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 one of the following criteria dependent on facility needs as it may vary by needs:
1. Possess Certified Cardiographic
2. Associate’s degree in a health science field
3. Three years’ experience as a cardiac technician
4. Obtains Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) certification, 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.
5. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.
Benefits
Sanford 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, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No
Worksite address
sioux falls, SD, 57104, US
Who can apply
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