CARDIOLOGY TECHNICIAN II PRN

Responsibilities

• Performs application and discontinuation of Holter and Arrhythmia Monitors
• Performs scanning of Holter studies
• Prepares MUSE EKG reports for physician reading, assures orders and charges are completed for each EKG in MUSE
• Performs Cardiac Exercise Stress and Pharmacologic procedures for Cardiac and Nuclear patient population
• Performs patient assessment of vital signs and pulses for related to Cath and EP Labs
• Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher
• Assures significant other is appraised of patient status (in procedure, waiting in recovery)
• Relays concerns of patient or significant others to charge nurse or directly to physicians
• Performs EKGs for all age groups and transmits to MUSE
• Performs cardiac monitoring
• Charts diagnostic reports

Qualifications

• Certification as a Cardiology Technician
• Successful completion of a 12 Lead EKG course offered at Methodist Hospitals within 3 months of hire
• Participates in continuing education programs and department meetings
• Competent to order supplies in Lawson
• Competent to work within MUSE computer system
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate service to all age groups
• Knowledge of operational policies and procedures related to patient care and safety
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical competency in patient care and successful completion of specific competencies for assigned area within 6 months of hire
• Ability to provide compassionate, kind, caring approach in patient interaction
• Ability to assess and interpret data about patient status in order to identify patient age specific needs
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and as a team member