Cardiac Technician - Night Shift

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small-town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training

· And much more…

Position Summary:

Sovah Health in Danville, VA. is seeking a Full Time Cardiovascular Technician to join our night shift (7p - 7a & EOW). 

The Cardiac Tech will: 

• Under the supervision of an RN, perform telemetry monitoring. 
• Perform continual surveillance of multiple monitors and operate the patient-monitoring computer.
• Obtain patient information for the telemetry records, such as heart rhythm history.
•  Measure, records and interprets heart rhythms and identifies abnormalities.
• Recognize changes in heart rhythms and relay the information to a nurse or physician.
•  Identify significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervene appropriately.
• Test equipment for proper working order and report any equipment problems to supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Requires flexibility in scheduling with the ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure continuity of care and nursing coverage to the patients of Sovah Health Danville on all units.

Certifications

• American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR required.
  
  

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.