Cardiac Technician

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

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.See yourself at Sanford!Facility: Heart Hospital Building Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00Job SummaryThe Cardiac Technician conducts a wide range of non-invasive cardiac tests, under direct supervision, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. 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 electrocardiogram (EKG) results and generates factual written reports.QualificationsHigh school diploma or its equivalent is 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:- Possess Certified Cardiographic- Associate's degree in a health science field- Three years' experience as a cardiac technician- Obtains Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) certification within one year into positionBenefitsSanford 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, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit https://sanfordhealth.jobs/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.Job Function: Allied Health Req Number: R-34099 Featured: No

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