What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiovascular Technician - SC3 position at Cooley Dickinson Hospital?
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At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Job Summary
The Cardiovascular Technician is responsible for performing all non-invasive testing in the Cardiology Department including, but not limited to, Electrocardiograms, Cardiac Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring, Electroencephalograms, along with various technical, clinical, and clerical duties such as recording and processing EKG tracings to obtain data for use in diagnosis of cardiac disorders.
This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
This position reports to the Supervisor, Cardiology Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Essential -Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual’s intellectual level and physical ability including infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Experience
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
30 Locust Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Job Summary
The Cardiovascular Technician is responsible for performing all non-invasive testing in the Cardiology Department including, but not limited to, Electrocardiograms, Cardiac Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring, Electroencephalograms, along with various technical, clinical, and clerical duties such as recording and processing EKG tracings to obtain data for use in diagnosis of cardiac disorders.
This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
This position reports to the Supervisor, Cardiology Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Essential -Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual’s intellectual level and physical ability including infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Review patient’s medical records, obtain patient information pertinent to procedure, explain procedure to patient, prepare patient for examination, and perform examination according to established department procedures.
- Apply electrodes to specified areas of patient’s body.
- Record wave tracings on an electrocardiograph for use in diagnoses of heart ailments.
- Perform EEG’s according to established policy and procedures.
- Prepare graph, scan, record, and document history for submission to appropriate physician for interpretation.
- Perform clerical duties, including filing, maintaining records, typing and answering telephone.
- Perform ongoing audits as required by supervisor/manager.
- Set up holter monitoring equipment and instruct patient regarding procedure.
- Scan holter report and report findings to physician.
- Assist physician with treadmill procedures.
- Set up patient, operate treadmill, and record tracing during cardiac stress testing procedures.
- Log procedures and submit changes to Billing Department.
- Verify insurance coverage.
- Book appointments according to departmental procedures.
- Assemble, process, and file departmental data and information.
- Prepare periodic reports and make distribution as required.
- Assist in all areas of the Cardiology Department and perform all duties as required or assigned.
- Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards.
- Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
- Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
- Attend meetings as required.
Experience
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- CPR training required.
- Completion of an EKG reading course preferred, otherwise required within 6 months of hire.
- Demonstrated expertise with typing, Dictaphone, and medical terminology preferred.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
30 Locust Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
