Cardiology Technician Non Invasive (PRN/Days)

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus 24 Joliet St Dyer, Indiana 46311 WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Patient Care Makes appropriate accommodation to lead EKG tests such as performs right sided EKG for suspected right ventricular infarct. Patient Safety Oversees the use of EKG equipment ensuring safe operation. Equipment Management Ensures equipment is functioning properly and reports non-functioning equipment as appropriate. Patient Care Assists with the administration of cardiac stress testing for exercise and pharmacological stress testing. Patient Care Applies cardiac rhythm monitoring equipment, Holter monitors/event monitors and ambulatory mobile telemetry monitors. Explains how the patient is to interact with the equipment such as recording symptoms, pressing alert buttons and calling into hospital or appropriate service provider. Patient Education Educates patient and family on the function and process of EKG exams prior to the test. Patient Records Logs and reviews test data, identifying and reporting critical results to providers, noting specific images and placing on test results for physician review. Quality Improvement Performs quality improvement activities for the department. Quality of Care Provides patient guidance using comforting language and effective phrasing to help patients to remain calm and relaxed during the process. Test Results Prepares images and data in a preliminary report in designated reporting system such as cardiology PACS or EMR system prior to physician reading the study. Qualifications Required High School Diploma/GED Required withing 90 days of hire Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association Preferred Associate's Degree Preferred Certificate 1 year Non-invasive Cardiology Tech Preferred Preferred within 90 days of hire Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) Preferred Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.