What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac EKG/Stress Technician position at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth?
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
full timeJob Description:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Explains procedure to patient prior to testing.
- Assists in gathering patient assessment data for physician review.
- Assures adequate equipment and supplies for testing.
- Maintains accurate records.
- Assists in monitoring patient EKG and vital signs during stress test and recovery period.
- Assists in initiating emergency measures as required.
- Performs EKGs, places holter and event monitors.
- Connects patients to stress testing equipment.
- Gathers patient history & lab values prior to testing for the cardiologist.
- Participates in process improvement
- Communicates interdepartmentally and house-wide as needed.
It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.
Education/Experience Required:
- Minimum of a HS Diploma or equivalency
- EKG Technician, Cardiology Technician, Exercise Physiologist, who have had the following:
a. Cardiology Stress Testing, EKG, Holter & Event Testing
b. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
c. Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
- Capable of using Information Systems, e.g. Meditech, McKession
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