Lead Hospital Lab Tech IV - Cardiology Lab- FT Days

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

Reports to the Manager of Cardiovascular Diagnostic Testing, this role integrates clinical, research responsibilities, and demonstrates competency in all duties typically performed by a non-invasive cardiovascular technologist. It involves supervising and providing advanced cardiopulmonary exercise testing, operating related equipment, and assisting with data collection, analysis, and including treadmill stress testing, nuclear stress imaging, pharmacological and exercise echocardiogram. Performs 24 hour ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitoring and ECGs. Assists in the data management of the ECG, Stress and Holter system. Acts as the lead to the other treadmill & EKG technicians, responsible for training of new staff, does the monthly schedule, manages the equipment list for the department, evaluates new equipment, processes & tests. Assures that there is proper staffing for all rooms and areas. This role demonstrates proficiency in cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) procedures, including ECG monitoring and interpretation, and the administration and interpretation of ventilatory, gas-exchange, and hemodynamic parameters, as well as mechanical ventilation for basal metabolic rate and nutritional assessment. As the lead for the cardiopulmonary testing program, this role oversees CPET respiratory technicians, managing staff training, scheduling, equipment management, and the evaluation of new CPET equipment and processes. Additionally, it ensures adequate staffing levels and handles timecard approvals and staff evaluations.

Total Compensation

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Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or higher
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• A minimum of 2 years or more in cardiopulmonary exercise testing and pulmonary function testing.
• Proficiency in various cardiopulmonary and pulmonary function tests.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the human cardiopulmonary system.
• Familiarity with indications and contraindications for exercise/metabolic testing and termination criteria.
• Proficiency in various exercise testing protocols (bike ergometer, treadmill, recumbent bike ergometer).
• Competence in interpreting data related to patient status.
• Knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary medications and their effects on exercise and testing.
• Experience with or willingness to learn basal metabolic testing and nutritional assessment.
• Knowledge of complex cardiac arrhythmias and medical terminology
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft software applications and common database systems.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese.
• Experience with various non-invasive cardiac and pulmonary testing.
• Knowledge of University and medical center policies, procedures, and forms.
• Familiarity with Title 22 and JCAHO standards.
• Experience with electronic health records and conducting research in a clinical setting.
• Experience in conducting research in a clinical setting.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.