Cardiovascular Technician

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Cardiovascular Technician','200355','Cardiovascular Laboratory','Washington-Seattle','Days','40 hours per week','40 hours per week','9:00a - 5:30p','9:00a - 5:30p','Monday - Friday','Monday - Friday','','','!*!In this Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) role you will provide technical support for diagnostic, non-invasive cardiac testing (e.g., treadmill tests, ECGs, Holter scans) for inpatient and ambulatory populations. You will also provide ECG management for VM and contractual business.Conduct treadmill tests, including patient preparation, test performance, and patient recovery. Troubleshoot equipment issues and, as able, resolves in a timely manner, or escalates issues to the appropriate staff (e.g., Clinical Engineering). Prepare reports of test results for interpretation by the physician. Perform Holter scans, Zio patches, Zio cards, and Ambulatory Blood Pressures (ABP). Perform patient preparation: Ensure complete and accurate understanding by patient and patient representative (e.g., Interpreter) of testing procedures, through verbal explanation and demonstration. Ensure correct initialization and/or hookups of equipment and peripheral devices (e.g., Aria monitors). May scan Holter acquisitions and review data to identify abnormalities. Provide ECG management for VM and contractual business. Perform ECGs, ensuring correct lead placement, and screen results for technical quality and/or abnormalities; report abnormalities, or changes in patient’s rhythms, to the RN or physician. Provides support for VM staff in the use of ECG systems/software. Perform administrative functions in support of the Cardiovascular Lab. Schedule and arrive patients. Prepare billing for services provided, ensuring accuracy of CPT and ICD-10 codes.Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. 

You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients. 

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High school diploma or equivalent required.

CPR certification and successful completion of an arrhythmia test required within 6 months of hire.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Aptitude for detail and organizational skills required.

Ability to work independently under general supervision, and to respond appropriately and be flexible in a dynamic environment.

 Basic skill in using PCs and in navigating through software applications required.

Experience in a clinical setting desirable. Medical Assistant training a plus. Skill in using patient scheduling and/or billing systems a plus.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. ','Cardiovascular Technician

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Virginia Mason Medical Center
Website : http://www.virginiamason.org