RN/Cardiac Stress Technician

NOVA Cardiovascular Care is currently looking for a RN/Cardiac Stress Technician to join our practice and provide cardiac patient care on our Nuclear Stress/PET Team. This position will provide services for our Woodbridge & Stafford office locations as needed.

The applicant will be responsible for patient preparation, IV insertion and medication administration, administration of exercise testing and pharmacological/nuclear stress tests, and application of BLS measures to patients when directed.

Must have prior clinical experience, including EKG interpretation. Candidate must have a degree in Exercise Physiology, Nursing and/or EMT-Paramedic training.

Responsibilities:

• The Cardiac Stress Nurse/Technician will work under the general supervision of site physician, performing various professional and administrative duties related to cardiac stress testing.
• Applies heart monitors and instructs patients on their use.
• Prepares, assesses, and provides care for the patient throughout the procedure.
• Tests performed may include exercise stress test, pharmacological stress tests, stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests and PET studies.
• Other testing done may include 12-lead EKG’s, and scanning Holter Monitors
• Enters data in the EMR.
• Provides patient education.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology/Science or related major OR successful completion of a Cardiac Technician course preferred.
• Must be American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certified and ACLS certified.
• Should be computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Practice Management Systems.
• Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, and reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive).
• Ability to work well with others in a professional manner in a team oriented environment.
• Computer literate; prior experience with the use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred.
• Prior experience in a clinical position; cardiology field preferred.
• Able to work independently, and work under pressure.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

Work Location: In person