Cardiology Tech - Newport

NPT Newport Hospital; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NPT Newport Hospital is seeking a healthcare professional to perform electrocardiographic and related diagnostic examinations. The role supports quality patient care and adheres to the hospital’s values, with emphasis on compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Responsibilities include routine and emergency EKGs, stress testing under physician supervision, patient preparation, and accurate documentation.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Performs routine and emergency EKGs.
• Prepares patient for test according to policy and procedure, considering age and special needs.
• Obtains high-quality EKG studies and comparisons for physician review.
• Conducts stress testing under supervision, monitors patient and EKG responses, and documents findings.
• Responds to Hospital Code Blue and maintains equipment in good working order.

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

Transcription

Computer skills

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

SUMMARY:

Performs electrocardiographic and other related diagnostic examinations as directed and according to established standards and practices. Performs other related duties as required. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

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: Geriatric Patients, Adult Patients, Childdolescent Patients, Infant Patients

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 as follows:

• 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.
• After a 12-lead EKG has been obtained.
• Demonstrates ability to: Monitor patient for signs of fatigue. 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, obtain and distribute copies when necessary.

Stocks and cleans work areas routinely.

Responds to Hospital Code Blue Team.

• Performs all aspects of office functions: Uses computerized system to charge physician and patient components.
• Documents department activities in the log books and other necessary documentation records.
• Assists Team Leader in CQI (continuous quality improvement) studies.
• Schedules patients for testing.
• Answers phones in absence of Secretary.
• Fully utilizes the cardiology-based data management system - Accurately transcribes physician dictation for EKGs, stress tests, and holter monitor reports.
• Maintains accurate patient information for storage.
• Faxes, transmits, stores, edits, retrieves, modifies, and creates EKGs and stress tests.
• Completes Cardiac Defibrillator Competency annually.

Applies ambulatory holter monitors to inpatients and outpatients according to policy and procedure:

• Obtains a 12-lead prior to hook-up.
• Obtains a test strip.
• Checks on monitors during inpatient stays.
• Instructs patient of diary requirements and study limitations.
• Unhooks monitor ensuring that data is recorded properly and successfully.
• Applies Cardiac Event Monitors- for diagnostic evaluation of transient symptoms.
• Instructs patient of monitoring system.

Maintains equipment in good working order as follows:

• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Notifies Team Leader of faulty equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Pay Range: $18.04-$28.46

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type: rotating Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: Yes

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission