HFMG Cardiology Tech - Cardiology Testing and EECP

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First in Melbourne, FL seeks an Administrative Support role focused on Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience and Stewardship to support the department with EKG testing and related tasks.

The position requires basic computer skills, a high school diploma, and BLS certification; CNA/Monitor Technician training is possible in-house. Prior healthcare experience and strong teamwork are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Computer knowledge (basic).
• Certified Nurse Aide or Monitor Technician would be considered for in-house training.
• Prefer solid science background with emphasis on human anatomy and physiology.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Excellent, positive people skills.
• Self-directed capability.
• Preferred Cardiology Technician certification during or at one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality EKGs in a timely manner.
• Stats will be done within 20 minutes of notification.
• Obtain and provide quality signal average EKGs with copy to physician for interpretation on shift requested.
• Keep work area and shift work related to cleaning, stocking and equipment checks up to date: ECG, SAE, halter monitors, and treadmill equipment.
• Provide patient with privacy during time of testing.
• Explain procedure to patient.
• Daily log being input for patient charges.
• Report any malfunction of equipment to supervisor or manager.

Skills

Computer knowledge

People skills

Self-directed capability

Life-threatening situations response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nurse Aide or Monitor Technician in-house training

Cardiology Technician certification (preferred)

Tools

ECG equipment

Medical equipment handling

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: Providing superior quality, competitive value and outstanding service by providing exceptional administrative support to be the assigned department and appropriately coordinating projects necessary to support the department.

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY:

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: Providing superior quality, competitive value and outstanding service by providing exceptional administrative support to be the assigned department and appropriately coordinating projects necessary to support the department.

Primary Accountabilities

Quality/No Harm:

• Provide quality EKG’s in a timely manner.
• Stats will be done within 20 minutes of notification.
• Able to obtain and provide quality signal average EKG’s with copy to physician for interpretation on shift requested.
• Keep work area and shift work related to cleaning, stocking and equipment checks up to date: ECG, SAE, halter monitors, and treadmill equipment.

Customer Experience

• Provide patient with privacy during time of testing.
• Consistent with hand washing technique.
• Explanation of procedure being given to patient.

Stewardship

• Daily log being input for patient charges.
• Report any malfunction of equipment to supervisor or manager.

Work Experience

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Computer knowledge (basic).
• Certified Nurse Aide or Monitor Technician would be considered for in-house training.
• Prefer solid science background with emphasis on human anatomy and physiology.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Excellent, positive people skills.
• Self-directed capability.
• Preferred Cardiology Technician certification during or at one year of employment.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to transport patients via wheelchair over carpet/tile areas unassisted with weights up to 200lbs, 10 or more times daily.
• Able to push, pull and maneuver unit specific equipment unit specific equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. anywhere, up to 10 times daily.
• Must be able to view computer for up to one hour at a time.

Mental Demands

• Ability to work in often stressful environment.
• Ability to work in self-directed environment with focus on team process.
• Ability to respond appropriately to geriatric and pediatric patient behavior.
• Ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.