Cardiovascular Technologist

Cardiovascular Technologist

Summary Performs diagnostic tests of cardiovascular systems of patients to aid the provider in diagnosis and treatment of heart disorders.

Education

• Some additional training beyond high school in the area of basic arrhythmia. Less than an Associates Degree.

• Certification, Registration & Licensure

• Certification required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification. Medical Technician - NH Board of Registration of Medical Technicians

• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) required within 2 years and maintained thereafter.

Experience

• Related clinical experience minimum 6 to 12 months is required. Some Cardiac monitoring experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with performing stress exams.

• Performs electrocardiogram (ECG)and manages ECG data.

• Prepares and educates patients for procedure and expectations.

• Administers medications.

• Performs application and scanning of Holter and ZioPatch exams.

• Manages time and workload fluctuations.

• Observes and communicates to provider any changes in signs and symptoms.

• Documents and maintains patient and test data.

• Completes billing for tests performed.

• Utilizes and maintains departmental and hospital equipment.

• Completes departmental and hospital requirements.

• Involves self in departmental, team and committee goals.

• Takes ownership and responsibility for individual performance goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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