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CARDIOLOGY TECHNICIAN - CARDIOLOGY - 13684
US:LA:Hammond | Allied Health and Rehabilitation Services | PRN - As Needed
Description
Status: PRN - As Needed
Shift: varies
Exempt: No
Summary: To perform a variety of technical non-invasive cardiology tests and prepare preliminary test interpretations as ordered by physicians under standard operating procedures. Performs EKG’s/signal averaging, Stress Testing, Holter Monitor Hook-up, and Event Recorder Hook-up. Reports to Cardiology Coordinator and works in direct supervision of Cardiology RNs and Sonographers.
Other information:
Experience/Skills: Candidate should have basic understanding of ECGs, pacemakers and arrhythmias, holter scanning and stress testing with 1-year experience in all above skills preferred.
Education: Completion of ECG course, preferred.
Completion of ECG advance course, desired.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS required.
Physical Demands: Strength: Medium
Push: Frequently
Pull: Frequently
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Occasionally
Stand: Constantly
Walk: Constantly
Responsibilities:
Follows North Oaks Health System’s compliance programs and all federal and state regulatory guidelines.
Perform a variety of technical, non-invasive cardiology tests (including EKG's, holter monitor hook-ups, event recorder hook-up, stress preps, and stress testing) as ordered by physician and calculate preliminary test interpretations for physicians following standard operating procedures.
Prepare patient for prescribed test by obtaining and recording medical history and explaining the test procedures to ease any apprehension.
Alert physician regarding any irregular or critical heart activity or other abnormalities for all testing.
Maintains and cleans equipment daily, reports equipment issues via AYS and notifies malfunctions to Coordinator
Attend continuing education programs and learn present and new procedures provided by the department.
Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support Credentials/skills as necessary to assist with codes in the hospital.
Perform routine clerical and other related duties, as required.
Maintains a professional and cooperative attitude.
Assists clerical staff as needed assuring that reports are completed in a timely manner.
Maintains logbooks, charge records, and supplies as necessary for the daily operations of the department
Monitors EKG turnaround time daily and communicates interpretation delinquencies to the appropriate physician and notifies Coordinator.
Perform MUSE Reconciliation daily, resolving any issues daily.
Performs unit secretary functions as relief or as directed by Coordinator.
Prepares patient for diagnostic tests, reviews chart prior to procedure, and explains procedure to each patient, obtains signed consent where applicable.
Demonstrates adequate understanding of data obtained in order to identify improper lead placement, artifact, interference or life-threatening dysrythmias.
Begins work promptly and efficiently organizes workload.
Demonstrates knowledge of Pharmacological Stress Testing and Nuclear studies.
Places interim reports on patient’s medical record in a timely manner.
Prioritizes work assignments effectively and demonstrates a systematic approach to the organizational climate.
Demonstrates strong technical knowledge as necessary to meet the objectives of the department.
Assists in the maintenance of a neat and safe department and hospital including cleaning and disinfecting all equipment.
Demonstrates understanding of isolation procedures/precautions.
Participates in Performance Improvement.
Attends mandatory hospital and departmental meetings.
Accepts special projects and/or responsibilities defined by CPL Director.
Attends community job related educational programs. Maintains current clinical knowledge.
Demonstrates Age Appropriate Care (See Addendum)
Assist other Cardiology Staff where necessary.
Performs any other necessary tasks as directed by the Coordinator, AVP Heart Health Services or Medical Director.
Functions with cost containment in mind and compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Adheres to hospital safety and Infection Control Polices and Procedures.
Safeguards and preserves confidentiality of patient information.
Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in the following non-invasive cardiology skills and procedures:
A. EKG: Verifies physician order
Explains test and its purpose to patient
Performs proper electrode placement
Performs proper entry of patient information
Obtains EKG
Completes documentation where applicable
Appropriately places EKG on medical record
B. MUSE (Marquette Universal Storage of EKG) Demonstrates proper protocol, places discs into EKGcart if applicable, accesses MUSE computer and downloads discs if applicable, matches requisition with EKG if applicable, transmits EKGs to MUSE from cart, editsEKG, retrieves EKGs, and sends edited EKG to physician inbaskets
C. Holter Monitor Hook-up: Verifies physician order
Explains test and its purpose to patient
Performs proper electrode placement
Performs proper entry of patient information
Explains 24 hour diary
Completes documentation and acquires appropriate signatures
Demonstrates appropriate download of information into MARS computer
D. Event Recorder Hook-up: Verifies physician orderh?
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Worksite address
hammond, LA, 70403, US
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