Cardiac Technician jobs in Allentown, PA
Cardiac Technician operates heart/lung machines and related laboratory apparatus as well as physiological pressure monitoring systems. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, regarding individualized treatment plans, evaluation results, and progress reports. Being a Cardiac Technician may require an associate degree or its equivalent. Also may require completion of a certificate in health technology or scientific instrumentation in electrocardiography. Additionally, Cardiac Technician typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Cardiac Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Cardiac Technician
- Grand View Health
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Sellersville, PA
FULL_TIME
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Schedule: Part Time, Variable, Non-Benefit Eligible - Every other weekend, 3pm-9:30pm & occasional day/evening shift to fill in needs, as necessary.
Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Department Manager, the Cardiac Tech I is responsible for obtaining and processing EKGs on infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in the following areas: Cardiology, DEM, PACU, ICU, MSSS, Medical/Surgical units and any other physician-ordered area. The Cardiac Tech I is also responsible for correctly applying Holter monitoring devices on all age groups.
Essential Functions:- Operates all EKG machines according to department standards and able to prioritize workload to obtain satisfactory EKG tracings for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Recognizes malfunctions, troubleshoots minor problems according to policy, and alerts necessary personnel immediately for major problems for prompt correction.
- Understands daily maintenance of equipment and performs tasks, as assigned, promptly and completely to ensure readiness for the next shift.
- Applies Holter monitors on patients according to department standards to obtain a satisfactory 24- or 48-hour tracing.
- EKG paperwork: Processes MUSE reports according to department policy to ensure proper reading and distribution. Notifies appropriate physicians, according to department policy, to do STAT and routine readings and to receive requested reports. Files reports promptly and accurately to maintain an effective file system.
- Recognizes signs and symptoms of heart attack and initiates CPR as necessary.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:- High school diploma/GED and over 6 months to 1 year of overall knowledge of EKG techniques required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 2 weeks of hire required.
- 28 Days Ago
Cardiac Stress Technician
- TTG Imaging Solutions
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Allentown, PA
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Bethlehem - , Pennsylvania Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Not Specified Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Day DescriptionSIGN ON BONUS $10,000 Diagnostic Imagin...
- 17 Days Ago
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
- Grand View Health
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Sellersville, PA
FULL_TIME
- Schedule: Per Diem, Variable - Non-Committed - This is a contracted position for an Echo Tech that can perform newborn and pediatric ECHOs when needed in NICU, pediatrics or the ED. Responsibilities U...
- 10 Days Ago
Cardiac Cathetertization Laboratory Tech
- Grand View Health
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Sellersville, PA
FULL_TIME
- Schedule: Per Diem, Variable - Committed - 48 hours of on-call a month Responsibilities As directed by the Invasive Cardiologist and Department Manager, provides direct patient care, including diagnos...
- 11 Days Ago
Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
- Grand View Hospital
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Sellersville, PA
FULL_TIME
- Responsibilities As directed by the Invasive Cardiologist and Department Manager, the Cardiac Cath Lab Tech provides direct patient care including diagnostic and/or therapeutic invasive procedures. Ma...
- 1 Month Ago
Cardiac Cath Lab Manager, RN
- Grand View Health
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Sellersville, PA
FULL_TIME
- Schedule: Per Diem, Days - Non-Committed - As needed Responsibilities Under the direction of the CNO, the Nurse Manager plans, directs, organizes, coordinates and evaluates overall clinical and admini...
- 17 Days Ago
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Carpenter
- Paul Davis
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Allentown, PA
- The Carpenter is primarily responsible for completing residential and commercial repair jobs that are assigned by the Pr...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Urologist
- St Luke's University Health Network
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Allentown, PA
- St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Opportunities, Allentown/Bethlehem/Quakertown (Full Time, Part Time)
- St Luke's University Health Network
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Allentown, PA
- St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Host/Hostess
- Miller's Ale House
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Allentown, PA
- Work and Perks You being you makes us uniquely us! Almost always, you're the first person guests meet when they come to ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Manager Technology Development
- PPL Corporation
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Allentown, PA
- Company Summary Statement : As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
PT, Licensed Physical Therapist- Full Time
- Encompass Health
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Reading, PA
- Encompass Health Reading Rehabilitation Hospital Encompass Health Reading Rehabilitation Hospital is Joint Commission Ce...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-Time
- Hackensack Meridian Health
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Oldwick, NJ
- Description: Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Monitor Technician
- Tower Health
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Reading, PA
- Responsibilities: The Monitor Tech will perform the below job functions as a member of the nursing support staff: The Mo...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...
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Income Estimation for Cardiac Technician jobs
$43,903 to $68,681
Allentown, Pennsylvania area prices
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What does a Cardiac Technician do?
Cardiac Technician in Stamford, CT
Technicians work in settings such as hospitals, and diagnostic medical laboratories.
December 22, 2019
The electrodes lead to an electrocardiogram machine, from which the EKG Technician takes a reading.
December 09, 2019
Cardiac Technician in Dayton, OH
A job as a Cardiac Technician falls under the broader career category of Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians.
February 15, 2020
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A cardiac rehabilitation technician is personnel whose work is to look after patients that have under gone heart attacks and heart problems.
February 14, 2020