Cardiographic Tech Heart Care Clinic

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency necessary to provide comprehensive cardio diagnostic testing services, which may include all duties of the EKG technician/specialist including but not limited to nuclear stress test, collaboration with Nuclear tech Lexi scans, perform stress echo's.
• Is responsible for the recognition of abnormal results of all tests performed.
• Has knowledge and experience in cardio diagnostic testing.
• Serves as a resource to other departments, and the supervisor.
• Performs Holter monitor scanning and peripheral vascular testing included but not limited to segmental ABI, exercise ABI, standard ABI.
• The staff member provides comprehensive care based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in his/her independent unit.
• Documents pertinent information regarding clinical and monitoring results clearly and accurately in the patient medical record.
• Makes recommendations to other members of the health care team.
• Collaborates with cardio staff and director, and responds to, plans, and initiates timely and efficient care in all areas of the hospital that may require cardio diagnostic services.
• Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative patient care results, such as, in performing EKGs, treadmills, collaboration with echo sonographers to perform stress echo, Holter hook-up, Holter scanning, Holter results inputting, peripheral vascular testing, and SAECG.
• Responds to all code arrests and monitors as necessary and as dictated by the physician.
• Is familiar with location, set-up and maintaining of crash cart, and other emergency equipment.
• Maintains all supplies, equipment, and recognizes their proper function.
• Assumes responsibility for their role in achieving financial health of the organization by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently.
• Responsible for charging, ordering, and crediting procedures.
• Provides input and recommendations to the supervisor to develop and maintain budgetary plan/goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required.
• Certified EKG Technician (CET) - Certification.
• Basic EKG class 90 Days Required.
• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) - Certification.
• Certified Cardio-graphic Technician Preferred.
• 12 Lead EKG Class Preferred.