Cardiac Stress Technician (Part Time) - Frankford Campus

Job Details

This position is responsible for the accurate and timely performance of various diagnostic testing in an appropriate manner so that the Cardiorespiratory Department provides high quality of patient care. Should have an ability to operate all diagnostic equipment within the Cardiology department. Recognize variations of the normal and abnormal electrocardiogram tracings.

Job Description

• Accurate performance, timely completion of studies according to cardiology workload and clinical urgency.
• Assembles department requisitions from work list and distributes according to study required.
• Reviews requisitions for correct order and data required to perform study.
• Perform electrocardiogram procedures according to established protocols with proper labeling.
• Review electrocardiograms for clear recording and any deviation from normal. If abnormal, compare to previous tracings, place copy with chart and notify patient’s nurse.
• Prepare study for interpretation by proper numbering, labeling and retrieval of previous tracings for comparison.
• Responds to Codes and monitors patient. Assist with CPR as needed.
• Applies Holter monitors as needed according to department policy.
• Performs stress test procedures according to established protocols.
• Completes all computer information for ordering and/or charging purposes
• Records necessary audit data.
• Work in cooperation with others and share all responsibilities of the department.
• Maintain appropriate supplies needed to perform tests.
• Participates in the Hospital Performance Improvement Program.
• Acts in accordance with the Aria Health Standards of Behavior.
• Maintain competency with new technology and regulations.
• Ensures patient/customer satisfaction by respecting confidentiality and privacy; treating others with courtesy, dignity and respect; considering the needs of everyone; and responding to customer concerns in a timely manner.
• Expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely in oral and written forms. Listens attentively. Keeps management and co-workers well informed. Responds to requests in a timely and effective manner.
• Actively maintaining a positive impact on morale and promoting teamwork.
• Demonstrating flexibility in job activities to further promote unity goals.
• Coordinating responsibility and activities with appropriate personnel at the required skill level in a manner that maximizes productivity.
• Keeps immediate supervisor updated. Helps accomplish mission and goals
• Identifies problems, considers viable alternatives and implements solutions based on analysis and sound reasoning, checking with supervisor as needed.
• Works as scheduled. Meets established notification for absences. Is consistently on time and ready to work at start of shift.
• Operates within organization policies and procedures. Consistently adheres to health and safety standards.
• Provides high-quality patient care, exceptional customer service and other health-related services to meet and/or exceed the needs of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent; Graduate of AMA approved EKG or Medical Assistant School preferred.
• At least six months’ experience under the direction of an experienced technician or cardiologist in a hospital or physician’s office preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR certification

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

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