Cardiac Services Assistant (Per Diem)

Purpose of Position

Aids Cardiac Services Tech with inpatient and outpatient cardiac nuclear stress tests.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for stress test
• Abstracts stress test results (nuclear and regular)
• Provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers
• Aids Nuclear Technologist and Cardiac Services Tech with patient flow
• Makes minor room cleanups before and after testing
• Sets up patient for stress test, attaching EKG leads and recording blood pressure during the test
• Performs blood pressures and oxygen saturations, observes patient's condition, and monitors for positive tests or complications
• Aids technologists in transferring patients on and off exam tables and/or treadmills
• Orders and stocks supplies for the outpatient Cardiology Department
• Prepares patients for cardiology tests
• Performs 12 lead EKG’s
• Enters patient information into Muse when working in the inpatient Cardiology area
• Analyzes 24/48-hour Holter monitors and operates Holter monitor analysis system when working in the inpatient Cardiology area
• Responds to cardiac arrests and rapid responses within the department when working in the inpatient cardiology area
• Wears personal dosimeter badge to monitor radiation exposure
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to use and learn basic level computer systems and print reports
• Good communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting
• BLS required
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course within 6 months in position
• EKG course or certification required

Benefits

Per Diem Hours, Rotating Days, Occasional Weekends & Holidays

Pay

Hiring Pay Range: $18.65 - $32.22/hr