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• Department: Diagnostic Cardiology

• Schedule: 7am-3:30pm, 20 hours/week; occasional weekend & holiday coverage

• Hospital: Ascension Providence Rochester

• Location: Rochester, MI

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Techonlogist is responsible for supporting the Mission and Vision of Ascension by, under general supervision and according to established standards and protocols, performs Electrocardiograms; Stress Tests (Regular, Thallium, Persantine); and Holter monitor procedures in order to assist physicians in assessing patients’ cardiovascular system. May assist in training new employees and perform related clerical and service duties.

• Essential Functions

• Prepare patients according to established standards and protocols for conducting stress testing procedures, including routine treadmill and various isotope studies. Monitor patient blood pressure and ECG status before and after procedure.

• Use electrocardiographic recorders to produce technically accurate and artifact-free tracings.

• Prepare patients according to established standards and protocols for conducting stress testing procedures, including routine treadmill and various isotope studies. Monitor patient blood pressure ECG status before and after procedure.

• Verify that proper consent forms are signed prior to test.

• Obtain accurate and pertinent patient medical histories for presentation to supervising physicians. Document technical findings appropriately. Prepare documentation and tracings for physician review.

• Instruct patients in proper post-procedure activities regarding diet, exercise and shower restrictions.

• Set up 24-hour ambulatory ECG recorders and instructs patients in their use.

• Follow department and Ascension’s policies regarding crash cart operations and daily defibrillator check.

• Non-Essential Functions

• May assist in orienting new employees and students in stress testing techniques and procedures.

• Perform related duties such as stocking supplies, maintaining files and logs of tests and patients seen, preparing reports of activity and cleaning and maintaining of work areas.

• Promote a positive work environment as evidenced by quality service and positive staff attitudes.

• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Ascension through performing behaviors consistent with the Ascension Standards of Performance and Code of Ethics.

• This position requires the ability to identify age related differences within the persons served and the adjustment of treatment style and expectations as appropriate, including adjustments based on the person’s served cognitive function and learning ability. This will include taking into account their religious and cultural needs and preferences.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. (May be done through orientation process).

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent required. Completion of a hospital-approved program in cardiology technology, or other related college course work, or the equivalent of one (1) year prior experience in administering stress tests or prior EKG experience required.

Work Experience:

• Knowledge of proper 12 lead electrocardiographic lead placement and skin preparation techniques.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

• Must possess ability to recognize technical artifacts as well as cardiac arrhythmia patterns including heart blocks, ischemia and infarction.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.