Position Summary:
Conducts tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Maintains equipment; records test results. Follows department policies and protocols.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:
- Monitors, analyzes, obtains, calculates and documents data obtained in procedures. Alerts physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
- Explains testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
- Prepares reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
- Observes gauges, recorder and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
- Assists the physician during cardiac cath lab procedures including angioplasty procedures.
- Conducts electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing and other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
- Prepares and positions patients for testing.
- Obtains and records patient identification, medical history and test results.
- Checks, tests and maintains cardiology equipment making minor repairs when necessary to ensure proper operation.
- Completes quality assurance processes and practices. Complies with all Joint Commission, federal, state and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.
- Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Lead Duties and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role):
- Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
- Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.
- Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
- Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes.
- Orients and/or trains new staff.
- Problem solving capabilities.
- Subject matter expert/technical leadership.
- Workflow/distribution of work.
- Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
OR
- Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program, and Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) within six months of hire/transfer.
- BLS certification .
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26012110
- Daily Work Times: 7AM - 530PM
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: Yes
- Weekends: No