Cardiovascular Technician/EKG Tech - Per diem

Partner's Healthcare; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA, seeks a Cardiovascular Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac testing including EKGs, stress testing, Holter monitoring, and EEGs. You will prepare patients, apply electrodes, record tracings, and assist in treadmill procedures, while managing clerical tasks and data submission.

The role requires a high school diploma, healthcare experience preferred, CPR training, and willingness to complete an EKG reading course within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• CPR training required.
• Completion of an EKG reading course preferred or to be completed within 6 months of hire.
• Proficient typing, Dictaphone use and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record ECG tracings on an electrocardiograph for diagnostic use.
• Perform EEGs according to established policies.
• Set up treadmill and monitor during cardiac stress testing.
• Prepare patient histories and submit reports to physicians.
• Maintain records, filing, data entry, and other clerical duties.
• Log procedures and coordinate with Billing and Scheduling.

Skills

CPR training

EKG reading

Typing

Dictaphone

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Cardiovascular Technician is responsible for performing all non-invasive testing in the Cardiology Department including, but not limited to, Electrocardiograms, Cardiac Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring, Electroencephalograms, along with various technical, clinical, and clerical duties such as recording and processing EKG tracings to obtain data for use in diagnosis of cardiac disorders. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Supervisor, Cardiology Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical ability including infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Review patient's medical records, obtain patient information pertinent to procedure, explain procedure to patient, prepare patient for examination, and perform examination according to established department procedures.
• Apply electrodes to specified areas of patient's body.
• Record wave tracings on an electrocardiograph for use in diagnoses of heart ailments.
• Perform EEG's according to established policy and procedures.
• Prepare graph, scan, record, and document history for submission to appropriate physician for interpretation.
• Perform clerical duties, including filing, maintaining records, typing and answering telephone.
• Perform ongoing audits as required by supervisor/manager.
• Set up holter monitoring equipment and instruct patient regarding procedure.
• Scan holter report and report findings to physician.
• Assist physician with treadmill procedures.
• Set up patient, operate treadmill, and record tracing during cardiac stress testing procedures.
• Log procedures and submit changes to Billing Department.
• Verify insurance coverage.
• Book appointments according to departmental procedures.
• Assemble, process, and file departmental data and information.
• Prepare periodic reports and make distribution as required.
• Assist in all areas of the Cardiology Department and perform all duties as required or assigned.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Experience: Healthcare experience preferred

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • CPR training required.
  • Completion of an EKG reading course preferred, otherwise required within 6 months of hire.
  • Demonstrated expertise with typing, Dictaphone, and medical terminology preferred.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Schedule: Per diem; facility open 7 days/week

Location: Cooley Dickenson Hospital, Northampton, MA

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 0

Employee Type Per Diem

Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $22.91 - $31.85/Hourly

Grade SC3C46

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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