What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiology Technician position at Liberty Hospital?
Liberty Hospital is Joint Commission-accredited community hospital located about 15 minutes northeast of downtown Kansas City and serves several counties in the Northland. The mission of Liberty Hospital is to work in partnership with our community to improve the health, safety and well-being of those we serve, and its quality is reflected in outstanding patient satisfaction surveys and numerous accredited service lines.
As a Cardiology Technician (EKG Tech), you will work as a part of an integrated care team to deliver the highest quality of care to patients. Cardiology Services is accredited through the American College of Cardiology for Chest Pain/STEMI activation through excellence in service. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with Physicians, Registered Nurses, and ancillary staff throughout the hospital. This position requires highly functioning critical thinking skills, adaptation, and attention to detail.
Skills you may practice include:
- Resting EKG (Time Critical, STAT, Routine, Post-Op Open Heart)
- Holter Monitor Placement
- Nuclear Medicine Myocardial Perfusion Imaging EKG’s
- Collaboration with Registered Nurse/Physician in interpretation of Cardiac Rhythm
Required Qualifications:
- Licensure: BLS Certification within 90 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: One (1) year of recent telemetry experience; 1 year recent EKG experience
- Licensure/Certification: National EKG Certification Exam
