Dept: Non-Invasive Cardiology
Schedule: Variable Days
Hours per pay period: 80
Position Summary: Under general supervision, performs functions prior to and following cardiovascular procedures in Non-Invasive Cardiology (NIC), CCL, and Cardiac Rehabilitation departments.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1 Performs routine procedures for proper patient care, including but not limited to patient preparation pre-procedure/testing, ECG’s, vital signs, and data entry into computer system.
2 Assists with clerical functions in departments such as chart preparation, answering the phone, scheduling appointments, and data look-up in computer.
3 Performs all routine and stat 12-lead and 15-lead ECG’s for inpatient units, and outpatient departments as needed.
4 Assists with completion of ECG quality assurance reports for the ED department.
5 Performs quality assurance tests on hemodynamic/physiologic monitoring equipment, oximetry and coagulation equipment.
6 Stocks and cleans all ECG carts.
7 Ensures ECG graphs are transmitted and there is an order for each ECG, deletes duplicate graphs, and notifies leadership of unresolved issues.
8 Looks up stress orders for the next day, filling out work sheets, adding patient history, adding patient to work board and logging patient into stress book.
9 Adheres to all regulatory and safety standards.
10 May perform Holter Monitor testing on patients if appropriately trained.
11 Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Formal education or training beyond High School, specifically, successful completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist, Paramedic or Medical Assistant program
- BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date.
- CCT certification (Certified Cardiographic Technician) or acquired within 1 year of hire