Lead Cardiac Technician - Full Time | Sanford Health

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: July 13, 2025

Job Description:

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Facility: Heart Center Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $19.00 - $30.50 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 department scheduling and assists management in payroll and employee evaluation input due to being a direct resource for electrocardiogram (EKG) employees. Responsible for the support of EKG systems and assists in coordinating the expansion of EKG services and plays a key role in overseeing EKG software workflows. Maintains communication with management. Handles assisting with ordering of supplies/med gases for EKG/RT. Assists in attending cardiac meetings related to EKG testing, keeps current on all EKG workflow processes and educates staff. Precepts new EKG staff into the department. Performs cardiac tests and monitors patient heart functions using diverse cardiology equipment. 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 cardiac tests and treatments. Alerts nurses or physicians of critical values, abnormalities or changes in patient responses. 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 within one year into position 5. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred. Benefits Sanford Health 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 https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford Health 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-0229261 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No

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