Job Description

Summary

The Cardiology Technician assists with noninvasive cardiology laboratory procedures including cardiac pharmacological procedures, nuclear tests, stress echocardiograms, treadmills, stress pulmonary function, ECG, Holter/Event monitor, and other procedures. The Cardiology Technician will also perform device checks on pacemakers, defibrillators, loop reporters, and other heart devices.

Job Duties

• Assists with cardiopulmonary, pharmacological, and stress testing procedures, including tilt-table examinations, phlebotomy, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and other related procedures.
• Performs device checks (pacemakers, defibrillators, loop reporters, other heart devices).
• Maintains accurate logs, records, and documentation related to procedures performed.
• Promptly reports life-threatening situations to the appropriate Registered Nurse or physician.
• Verifies physician orders for procedures and obtains the patient’s clinical and medication history.
• Properly labels all records and prepares documentation for chart completion.
• Communicates effectively with patients of all ages and their family members to support a positive patient experience and quality ambulatory monitoring.
• Participates in research protocols as directed by management and the Medical Director.
• Assists physicians in the clinic with patient care, testing, and procedure scheduling.
• Assists with patient preparation for cardiac testing and procedures.
• Monitors patients during testing and reports abnormal findings to the nurse or physician.
• Cleans, maintains, and checks cardiology equipment and supplies.
• Provides patients with basic instructions and answers questions about testing.
• Follows all safety, infection-control, HIPAA, and department policies.
• Follows all clinic and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support or able to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with stress testing.
• Experience performing device checks (pacemakers, defibrillators, loop reporters, other heart devices).
• Epic experience.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.