Per-Diem Non-Invasive Cardio Tech

Responsibilities

• Prepares Patients For Stress Testing (Both Regular And Nuclear Medicine) By Giving A Thorough And Clear Explanation Of Test, Risks And, Discharge Instructions, Place Electrodes Accurately, Assists In Monitoring Patient?S Status During Test, And Properly Charge Test And Process Paperwork.
• Prepares Patients For Holter Monitor And Event Monitor Tests By Giving A Thorough And Clear Explanation Of Test Instructions, Place Electrodes Accurately, Charge Appropriate Test In A Timely Manner, And Records Serial Numbers In Hospital Information System (His).
• Prepares And Monitors Patients In The Cardiac-Pulmonary Rehab Program. Has Knowledge And Skills In The Operation Of Related Exercise Equipment And Vital Sign Monitoring. Can Perform Selected Exercise Routines As Trained And Within Their Job Scope.
• Performs Ekgs Both 12-Lead And Rhythm Strip On Adult And Pediatric Patients, Recognizes The Difference Between Artifact And Abnormal Rhythms, Properly Places Electrodes, Able To Troubleshoot Mechanical And Non-Routine Patients, Obtains Stat Interpretations Upon Request, Charts Ekgs To Their Appropriate Locations, And Charges Test.
• Able To Obtain Pertinent Patient Documents Via Hospital Information System Or Cardiology/Ekg Management Database System. Assist In Maintaining Cardiology Management System Accuracy.
• Maintains Cleanliness Of Ekg Carts, Stress Equipment, Holter Monitors And Event Monitors.
• Safely Operates All Equipment According To Manufacturer Specification.
• Cross Trains To Other Areas Of Cardiology Including But Not Limited To: Invasive Cardiology And Cardiac-Pulmonary Rehab As Appropriate.
• Maintains Cleanliness Of Ekg Carts, Stress Equipment, Holter Monitors And Event Monitors.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self- Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Experience 1 Year of clinical Experience In A Healthcare Setting Required.
• Cardiology Experience, 1 year of Experience With Ekg Or Stress Testing Exp required.
• Pc Experience Required Using Window Based Medical Software.
• Medical Terminology Required.
• Licensure Must Be Eligible To Become Certified In Cardiology Within A Year.