Cardiology EKG & Stress Test Technician

Brown-University-Health-1; Newport (RI); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brown University Health at Newport Hospital in Newport, RI, seeks an Electrocardiography Technician to perform routine and emergency EKGs, prepare patients, and document findings. Under physician supervision, you will conduct stress testing and ensure high-quality tracings and accurate reporting.

Strong computer skills and CPR certification are essential. The role emphasizes patient care, accuracy in data management, and collaborative teamwork within the cardiology department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, transcription, and computer skills.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsabilités

• Performs routine and emergency EKGs.
• Prepares patient for test according to policy and procedure, giving consideration to the patient’s age and special needs.
• Demonstrates ability to obtain a quality EKG study by proper use of equipment.
• Obtains necessary comparisons of EKGs for physician review to aid in the interpretation of current EKGs.
• Demonstrates ability to obtain quality EKG tracings during stress testing by proper use of stress testing equipment.
• Performs stress testing under supervision and after informed consent and 12-lead EKG.
• Monitors patient for fatigue; documents blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and abnormal EKG response.
• Commences emergency intervention in case of Code Blue and prepares Final Reports.
• Faxes, transmits, stores, edits, and creates EKGs and stress tests.
• Maintains equipment in good working order and notifies supervisor of faults.

Connaissances

Medical terminology

Transcription

Computer skills

CPR certification

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Brown University Health at Newport Hospital in Newport, RI, seeks an Electrocardiography Technician to perform routine and emergency EKGs, prepare patients, and document findings. Under physician supervision, you will conduct stress testing and ensure high-quality tracings and accurate reporting.

Strong computer skills and CPR certification are essential. The role emphasizes patient care, accuracy in data management, and collaborative teamwork within the cardiology department.