Stress Lab Technician - Paramedic - System PRN

About the role

Job Summary: Under the supervision of a credentialed Physician, performs cardiac procedures and assists with more complex procedures in the Stress Lab. Performs various procedures that require independent judgment, high level of skill proficiency and extensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart. Performs care of critically ill patients. The scope of care includes age group adolescent thru geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that correct patient data is entered into stress testing machine and that correct technical factors for each patient are selected to achieve optimal picture quality.
• Ensures that the correct patient, reason for procedure, and consent is obtained for the procedure ordered.
• Ensures that correct procedural paperwork is completed.
• Head to toe assessment of patient prior to procedure to ensure safety of patient during procedure.
• Maintains clean environment throughout non-invasive procedures and, at the end of the procedure, assures that all testing equipment is placed in the appropriate location and cleaned according to hospital policy.
• Prepares for procedure in terms of specific supplies required according to the procedure.
• Prepares and operates all specialized equipment found in the non-invasive cardiology environment.
• Performs and documents daily operational functions on procedure room equipment on designated documentation form.
• Ensures correct performable is selected for appropriate charges to be placed in system.
• Independently able to switch from one modality to alternate modality whenever appropriate during a procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to rapidly identify a life-threatening emergency, secure support and deliver care.
• Expedites patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to decrease length of wait.
• Facilitates patient admission or transfer to higher level of care.
• Maintains a team environment and culture.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Assists in orientation of new staff and/or serves as a mentor.
• Serves as facilitator between staff and Manager providing feedback as necessary.
• Completes unit based skills annually.
• Attends mandatory educational classes pertaining to new equipment, procedures, supplies, and new technology.

Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: State Paramedic license. Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 5 years experience in emergent care, critical care, or cardiology-focused acute care.
• Preferred: Associates Degree in Allied Health field, PALS, ASLS, ABLS, PHTLS or ITLS, NRP, STABLE or instructor of any of these
• Experience: Other: Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Associates Degree in Allied Health field, PALS, ASLS, ABLS, PHTLS or ITLS, NRP, STABLE or instructor of any of these Preferred Experience: Other: Job Specific And Unique Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Good clinical skills and knowledge Ability to work in a changing, fast paced environment Ability to work within a multidisciplinary setting (physicians, nurses, technical staff, outside providers/groups) Good interpersonal skills Good assessment critical thinking skills Ability to operate technical equipment