What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Exercise Stress Test Technician (PT, 2 locations) position at Charles River Medical Associates?
Description
This Clinical Exercise Physiologist position covers 2 locations in Marlboro and Framingham, working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week performing exercise stress tests. 1 of those days will be supporting nuclear stress tests in Marlboro and the other 2 days will be split between Framingham and Marlboro cardiology offices for non-nuclear stress tests. Applicant must have experience performing Cardiac exercise stress tests.
Must be able to perform and read EKG's.
Schedule-
Tuesday 8am to 12pm in Marlboro, then 12 : 45 to 4 : 30 in Framingham
Wednesday 8-4 : 30 Framingham or full day in Marlboro
Thursday 8-4 : 30 Marlboro
Requirements
- Prepares patient for stress tests, including patient interviews, obtaining medical history, obtaining patient consent and signatures, and conducting patient teaching related to risks and complications.
- Assesses patient's resting, stress and recovery vitals.
- Must be proficient in reading EKG and have strong familiarity with abnormal EKGs
- Sets up and monitors patient through 12 lead EKG stress testing including application of 12 lead EKG monitor pads and application leads. EKG Rhythm identification and interpretation.
- Maintains all EKG, exercise stress, pacemaker monitor files and records as required.
- Performs graded exercise stress testing accurately, following the cardiologist's instructions and protocol, using the proper techniques to produce a clear, good quality tracing.
- Recognizes atypical electrocardiogram pattern and determines whether there is any external interferences.
- Writes study reports and recommendations as required by site
- Maintains and cleans equipment
- Current BLS
- ACLS certification
