Cardiac Monitor Tech - Full Time | Sanford Health

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Facility: East Patient Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00

Department Details

Join Our Team and Grow The Good!

Position: Cardiac Monitor Tech

Hours: Rotates between 12 hour Days (6:00am - 6:30pm) and Nights (6:00pm - 6:30am). Every 3rd Weekend and Holiday.

Wage Range: $17.50 - $28.00

Location: Sanford Cardiac Monitor Studio

Why you will love this role:

* Very welcoming, friendly and young team.

* Supportive work environment

* Competitive salary based off of experience

* Generous Shift differentials

* Career advancement opportunities

* Comprehensive benefits package

Apply now and be part of something special! Together, let's Grow The Good in our community.

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Job Summary

The 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. As needed per department, employees place electrodes correctly for an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine or telemetry (holter) monitoring and operate machines correctly. 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. In some departments, employees will monitor multiple patients at the same time while critically interpreting rhythms and communicating concerns effectively with staff.

Qualifications

High 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 a minimum of one of the following criteria dependent on facility or department requirements needs as it may vary by needs:

1. Possess Certified Cardiographic Technician

2. Associate’s degree or higher in a health science field

3. Three years’ experience as a cardiac technician

4. Obtain Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring certification (CRAT) within one year into position. The department will determine which certification is appropriate per the department workflows.

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-0229054
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No