Cardiology EKG & Stress Testing Tech

Brown Medicine; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a qualified technician to perform electrocardiographic tests and related diagnostic duties. This role requires handling routine and emergency EKGs, preparing patients of varying ages, and ensuring accurate data capture for physician interpretation within established policies.

Responsibilities include stress testing under supervision after informed consent, monitoring patients, and documenting vital signs and EKG results.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 the direct supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant after an Informed Consent Form has been explained and signed by each patient and after a 12-lead EKG has been obtained.
• Demonstrates ability to monitor patient for signs of fatigue and document blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and abnormal EKG response; observe patient and EKG for post-test hemodynamic changes; commence emergency intervention in case of Code Blue; prepare final report and distribute copies as necessary.
• Stocks and cleans work areas routinely; responds to Hospital Code Blue Team.
• Performs all aspects of office functions including charging components in computerized system, documenting department activities, assisting CQI studies, scheduling patients, answering phones, utilizing cardiology-based data management system, transcribing physician dictation for EKGs, stress tests, and Holter reports, maintaining patient information, faxing/transmitting/storing/editing/creating EKGs and stress tests.

Skills

Medical terminology

Transcription

CPR certification

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a qualified technician to perform electrocardiographic tests and related diagnostic duties. This role requires handling routine and emergency EKGs, preparing patients of varying ages, and ensuring accurate data capture for physician interpretation within established policies.

Responsibilities include stress testing under supervision after informed consent, monitoring patients, and documenting vital signs and EKG results.