Exercise Physiologist (FT/ Mon-Fri/ Days)

Medical Clinic of Houston, LLP; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Medical Clinic of Houston, LLP is seeking a qualified Cardiographic Technician to perform all modalities in the EKG area and stress lab under direct supervision. You will ensure patient safety, obtain accurate demographics, and explain procedures to patients.

Responsibilities include monitoring EKG rhythm and hemodynamics, conducting treadmill and nuclear stress tests, preparing supplies, supervising preparation of radioisotopes, and coordinating with physicians.

Qualificações

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science or related field, or 1 year of related clinical field experience with CCT.
• ACLS certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• CAOHC course completion within 1 year of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Perform all modalities in the EKG area and stress lab under direct supervision.
• Screen medical history for contraindications before, during and after stress procedures.
• Explain test procedures to patients and answer questions.
• Monitor EKG rhythm and hemodynamic status during stress tests.
• Prepare patients and equipment for tests and ensure safety and privacy.
• Covers front desk and manages scheduling/check-in for Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Calibrate equipment and maintain supplies.
• Log patient information for monitors and download data.
• Assist reading cardiologist with urgent findings.

Conhecimentos

EKG interpretation

Critical thinking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Stamina

Formação académica

Bachelor/Master in Exercise Physiology or related field

Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)

ACLS certification or willing to obtain

Current CPR certification

CAOHC course within 1 year

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Under direct supervision, performs all modalities in the EKG area and stress lab according to policy and procedure.

Summary

Under direct supervision, performs all modalities in the EKG area and stress lab according to policy and procedure.

Essential Functions

• Uses patient identification techniques to identify patient, enters appropriate and accurate demographics into test equipment, provide patient gown as needed and ensures safety and privacy during all procedures
• Perform all stress procedures (regular treadmill, treadmill nuclear stress, pharmacological nuclear stress tests) according to policy and procedure under direct supervision of the designated stress lab monitor
• Screens medical history of patient for relative/absolute contraindications before, during and after stress procedures
• Able to adequately explain test procedures and answer basic patient questions regarding each test
• Able to identify rhythm abnormalities
• Monitor EKG rhythm and patient hemodynamic status before, during and after stress procedures
• Appropriately instructs for injection of nuclear isotope during nuclear stress tests
• Able to identify when to appropriately terminate stress tests
• Initiate swipe for radioactivity in between stress tests when appropriate
• Appropriately preps patients for each test and performs all tests according to policy and procedure. These include: EKG’s, pulmonary function tests with and without bronchodilator, vision screens, holter, event and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor application, audiometry and oxygen saturations with and without exercise, as well as stress tests
• Able to discern between true abnormal test results and the need to repeat test due to equipment malfunction before releasing patient back to physician’s office
• Able to produce high quality test results
• Able to scan 24-hour holter monitors and recognize the need to take urgent findings to the reading cardiologist
• Performs lower extremity arterial studies appropriately and according to policy and procedure
• Covers front desk and possesses complete knowledge of the scheduling and check-in procedures for NICS/Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and work area

Additional Responsibilities

• Able to order, maintain and confirm par values for all departmental supplies when needed
• Restock supplies for stress testing and EKG areas
• Able to troubleshoot equipment for minor repairs
• Checks paper work for correct label, appropriate diagnosis, patient information, and marks charge tickets with appropriate reading cardiologist when applicable
• Keep NICS waiting rooms clean and organized throughout each day
• Answer unattended departmental telephones
• Prepare and place final test results in referring physician’s box throughout the day
• Calibrate equipment where applicable
• Log patient information for the different monitors (Holter, BP, and event) to track device
• Download BP monitor data and file final reports in physician box
• Fold and store linens
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Must have good EKG interpretation skills
• Must have good critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Must have good time management skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills including excellent customer service to both patients and co-workers
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field is preferred; or 1 year of related clinical field experience, with certification as a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT).
• Must be ACLS certified or obtain within 3 months of hire
• Current CPR certification
• Successful completion of the CAOHC course within 1 year of hire