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About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Part Time

32 Hours/Week

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Onsite, 4 days/week

Travel to Regional Sites Required

Summary:
The Cardiology Technician assists in preparation of patient/family clinic visits including: history, vitals, billing, performs clinical procedures/tests, assists nursing staff with triage of calls, maintains databases for clinical procedures/tests, downloads and scans holter monitors, cleans and stocks patient exam and EKG rooms. Supports inpatient unit clinical testing and EKG machine maintenance.

Responsibilities:
1.Performs and documents vital signs and patient history, EKGs, and other cardiac testing procedures including: Holter, event/loop, stress, and tilt table procedures, and other procedures as needed.

2.Cleans EKG and exam rooms in between all patient visits, restocks rooms at end of clinic day.

3.Follows orders of the cardiologists, communicate and prepare the patient/family for clinic process and testing procedures.

4.Performs EKGs for inpatient units when ordered.

5.Performs ordered testing procedures and provide usable data and results to the physician.

6.Uses equipment necessary to perform tests and demonstrate an appropriate level of working knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.

7.Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.

8.Maintains medical equipment. Performs basic troubleshooting of medical devices and informs leadership when necessary to engage Biomedical Services.

9.Participates in cross coverage efforts with other Heart Center staff.

10.Acts as a customer service representative for ACH by promoting the "Spirit of Service" attitude, exhibiting the attitudes and behaviors that comprise the House Rules regarding greetings courtesy, respect, empathy, communications, privacy, silence, cooperation, appearance, confidentiality, initiative, and anticipation.

11.Travels to other Heart Center offices as needed.

12.Participates in and supports cardiology clinic quality improvement initiatives.

13.Provide administrative and clinical support for assigned services.

14.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age

15.Other duties as required.

Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Experience in performing EKG's is required

2.Experience in health care is required

3.Experience in cardiovascular and monitoring experience is preferred.

4.Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.

5.Experience in healthcare is preferred.

6.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Experience using Epiphany, Paceart, Medtronic, St.Jude and Boston Scientific programs is preferred.

Education and Experience
1.Education: Associate's degree in health care or related field is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

2.Certification: Basic Life Support certification is required. EKG technician certification and PALS certification within one year of employment is required. ACLS certification is preferred.

3.Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.

4.Years of experience supervising: None.

Part Time

FTE: 0.800000

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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