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Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Technician I - Alabama Cardiovascular Group

Community Health Systems Inc
  • Birmingham, AL
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Why Join Us?

    • Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team - Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
    • Benefits You Can Count On - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
    • Work Hard. Recharge Often. - Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
    • Invest in Your Future - 401(k) with company match
    • Grow With Us - Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
    • We Invest in Your Success - Licensure and certification reimbursement
    • Student Loan Support - Assistance available for eligible roles
    • Your Wins Deserve Recognition - Employee rewards and recognition programs
    • A Team You'll Love Working With - A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
    • Additional Voluntary Benefits - Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

    Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact.

    No weekends, No holidays, No Call

    Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30pm

    Job Summary

    The Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Technician I performs advanced non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, including EKGs and stress tests. This role involves working across multiple departments to ensure high-quality patient care and accurate diagnostic results. The technician operates specialized non-invasive equipment, supports patient assessments, and maintains adherence to safety protocols.

    Essential Functions

    • Performs EKGs with correct lead placement, ensuring accurate readings for patients of all ages.
    • Operates specialized non-invasive equipment, ensuring accurate diagnostic imaging and monitoring of heart function.
    • Assists in patient preparation for procedures, including explaining tests, positioning patients, and applying electrodes correctly.
    • Monitors patient vital signs during tests, ensuring safety and adjusting as needed based on patient response.
    • Documents test results accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR), ensuring timely communication to physicians and healthcare staff.
    • Analyzes test data to provide preliminary reports for physician review, identifying abnormalities and significant findings.
    • Collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to optimize diagnostic testing and patient care.
    • Maintains inventory of supplies and ensures equipment is calibrated, cleaned, and functioning properly.
    • Adheres to radiation safety and infection control protocols, utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.
    • Participates in quality improvement initiatives, focusing on non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic services.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
    • Complies with all policies and standards.

    Qualifications

    • Associate Degree in an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program required
    • 0-1 years of experience in cardiovascular or diagnostic service in an acute care hospital setting required

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Basic understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and EKG lead placement.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
    • Ability to handle medical equipment safely and accurately.
    • Good organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in patient care documentation.
    • Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems is preferred.

    Licenses and Certifications

    • BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 90 days of hire required

    This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBirmingham, AL
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1985
    Websitehttp://www.chs.net/

    About Company

    Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

    As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

    Skills

    • Acute Careunmatched
    • Anatomyunmatched
    • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)unmatched
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
    • Cardiovascularunmatched
    • Cardiovascular Technician (CVT)unmatched
    • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrocardiogramunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Infection Controlunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Medical Diagnosisunmatched
    • Medical Equipmentunmatched
    • Medical Imagingunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Radiation Safetyunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Stress Testingunmatched
    • Student Loansunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Test Dataunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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