What are the responsibilities and job description for the CARDIOLOGY TECH - CARDIOLOGY - FT DAYS position at Anderson Hospital?
Job Summary: Responsible for performing quality cardiology diagnostic testing under the direction of a physician. May engage in all departmental activities to provide safe and effective delivery of patient care through assessment, implementation, and evaluation for
newborn, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the parameters guided by the American College of Cardiology.
Service and Quality Standards:
Service
Is Customer focused
Anticipates customer needs
Adheres to customer service standards
Is Competent, caring and compassionate
Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect
Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior
to customers and coworkers
People
Is conversation conscious
Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information
Is positive in interactions with others
Is courteous and respectful
Promotes a harassment free environment
Inspires the trust of others
Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest
Quality
Is excellent in patient care and service
Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation
Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback
Is safety conscious
Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initatives
Is involved with improvement efforts
Supports performance improvement
Seeks ways to improve systems and services
Shows commitment to improvement efforts
Meets mandatory educational requirements
Growth
Is a loyal ambassador
Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision
Is active and involved
Supports hospital initiatives
Champions innovation and supports change
Is a positive role model
Fosters team cooperation
Finance
Is a good steward of hospital resources
Develops/uses efficient work methods
Is cost effective Conserves organizational resources
Job Responsibilities: (Dependent on Technician skills level)
1. Performing and managing electrocardiograms ( EKGs).
2. Holter application and scanning.
3. Front desk operations, schedule module, communications.
4. Prepare testing records for physician review and interpretation.
5. Performing stress tests.
6. Neurology technician duties/cross-trained.
7. Exclusion monitoring through the Compliance Resource Center (CRC) software.
Education Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certification/Licensure: Certified Cardiology Technician preferred
Experience Requirements: Adult/Pediatric CPR certification required (Available upon employment).
Typing skills and general computer knowledge required.
Medical terminology familiarity required.
Formal training and/or 1-2 years experience in Cardiology preferred.
Basic ECG/EKG interpretation skills preferred.
Cardiac stress testing experience preferred.
Working Conditions: Extensive standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting of medium to heavy weights.
