University of Utah Health · 2 days ago
Cardiology Stress Test Technician
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expUniversity of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. The Cardiology Stress Test Technician is responsible for performing monitoring systems during stress procedures, operating equipment for electrocardiograms, and collaborating with physicians to ensure patient safety and accurate test results.
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Responsibilities
Prepares the application of monitoring systems used during the provocative stress procedures
Operates sophisticated computerized data acquisition equipment used in obtaining electrocardiograms of patients undergoing various stress procedures
Performs medical procedures involving a treadmill and bicycle exercise tolerance tests, Thallium, Muga, and oxygen consumption stress tests
Observes and monitors the patient stress test by gradually increasing the speed to observe the effect of increased exertion
Assists the stress test proctor in monitoring patients throughout the course of the procedure, and may perform IV access
Monitors for malignant arrhythmias and changes in ECG pattern
Participates in the training of other cardiac technicians in special procedures
Prepares and processes paperwork from electrocardiograph readings for the physician's review
Collaborates with physicians and cardiac sonnographers regarding symptoms, complications, patient history, and test results
Maintains accurate logs of patient information regarding electrocardiograph readings and cardiac studies
Prepares and processes billing paperwork, and assists in maintaining filing cards and patient folders
Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment, and restocks supplies
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of direct patient care experience, or the educational equivalency
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above
Demonstrated, in depth understanding of 12 lead electrocardiolography
Demonstrated knowledge of all cardiac arrhythmias, potential risk, and their impact on the study being performed
Ability to provide care to the population served
Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to anticipate, the causes of ECG artifacts encountered during stress procedures in order to reduce or eliminate these problems
Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac medications
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development
The ability to assess data regarding the patient's status
Ability to provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual
Ability to know when to involve a physician in a study
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills
Preferred
Experience as a paramedic, AEMT, telemetry technician, or other role in the medical field and/or an emergency care setting with experience responding to emergent cardiac and pulmonary events
Company
University of Utah Health
University of Utah Health is the Intermountain West’s only academic health care system, combining excellence in patient care, the latest in medical research, and teaching to provide leading-edge medicine in a caring and personal setting.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15MKey Investors
Kahlert Foundation
2022-11-03Grant· $15M
Leadership Team
Michael L. Good, MD, FNAI
Chief Executive Officer
Pilar Varela, MSML
Director, Operations & Logistics for CEO of the Health System & SVP for Health Sciences
Recent News
2025-03-18
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