Cardiac Exercise Techinican (2358)

US Heart and Vascular; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Cardiac Exercise Technician to join our team at Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Sugarland, TX. This full-time role supports stress testing and Nuclear Medicine workflows.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree, knowledge of medical terminology, and willingness to learn IV starts. The position involves accurate data entry, patient prep, and equipment operation in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to start IVs or learn within two weeks of hire via provided training.
• Ability to recognize significant changes in EKGs or learn within two weeks of hire via provided training.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Cardiac experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with PET CT and Nuclear Medicine testing.
• Prepares stress rooms and equipment for procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects instruments and workplace environment to present a sterile environment for each patient.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Prepares patient charts and required documentation including Patient History and pertinent Patient Medications, Patient Consent, Patient Pregnancy Questionnaire, Nuclear Stress Electrocardiogram Reports.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in patient charts.
• Positions patients and equipment.
• Assists with IV starts and patency testing.
• Prepares patients for EKGs with electrodes and prep.
• Operates EKG, treadmill, BP machines, stethoscopes, and related equipment.
• Monitors patient EKGs and notifies physicians of changes.
• Data entry of Nuclear Stress Test information into the system and reporting for physicians.
• Screens and returns patient calls for Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Monitors department schedules and helps fill the schedule.
• Contacts patients to confirm appointments and provide pre-visit instructions.
• Notifies patients of expected charges at appointment.
• Provides detailed notes on patient accounts and charts.

Skills

Medical terminology

Ability to start IVs

Cardiac experience

EKG interpretation

Education

Associates Degree

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

EKG machine

Treadmill

Blood pressure monitors

Job description

Cardiac Exercise Techinican (2358)

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Associates Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Category: Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Cardiac Exercise Technician to join our team at Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Sugarland, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with PET CT and Nuclear Medicine testing.
• Prepares stress rooms and equipment for procedures
• Cleans and disinfects instruments and workplace environment to present a sterile environment for each patient
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
• Prepares patient charts and required documentation to include Patient History and pertinent Patient Medications, Patient Consent, Patient Pregnancy Questionnaire, Nuclear Stress Electrocardiogram Reports
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts
• Position patients and equipment
• Uses aseptic techniques to start patient IV and flush with saline for patency testing
• Prepares patients for EKG’s with electrodes and shaving/exfoliation as necessary
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, blood pressure machines, stethoscopes and other equipment to aid in administration of Nuclear Stress Tests
• Monitors patient EKG’s continuously for significant changes and immediately notifies Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Physician with concerns
• Data entry of Nuclear Stress Test information into eCW and creation of reporting for Physicians prior to Physician Interpretation of exam
• Screens telephone calls for Nuclear Medicine Department
• Returns patient phone calls for Nuclear Medicine Department in a timely manner
• Monitors Nuclear Medicine Department schedules and proactively works to fill the schedule
• Contacts patients to confirm appointments, stop medications, food intake and caffeine, and advise of other restrictions 24-48hrs in advance of the scheduled appointment.
• When calling to confirm appointments, notifies patient of the amount they will be expected to pay at appointment.
• Provides detailed notes on patient accounts and charts as appropriate regarding appointment communications, physical conditions, symptoms experienced and patient concerns
• Travel required
• Other related duties may be assigned

Requirements:

• Knowledge in medical terminology
• Ability to start IV’s or learn within two weeks of date of hire via provided training
• Ability to recognize significant changes in EKG’s or learn within two weeks of date of hire via provided training
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Cardiac Experience preferred but not required

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