Cardiopulmonary Lab Tech

Location Detail

• Backus Hospital (10309) Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000
• Hartford
• HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. JOB SUMMARY Works in conjunction with the Cardiac testing specialist to provide diagnostic cardiac stress tests. Also performs other noninvasive cardiac testing, including EKGs, Holter, event and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.

Qualifications

Education

Completion of an accredited allied health, medical assistant program or equivalent. Associates degree in exercise or health science preferred.

Experience

• 1-2 years in a cardiology healthcare setting with experience as an EMT, Medical Assistant or other allied health field. Experience in EKG or stress testing preferred.
• Licensure,
• Certification,
• Registration: CCI certification (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) eligible; Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) certification preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.