Non-Invasive Technician - part time

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, NE is seeking a skilled ECG Technician to perform electrocardiography, exercise and nuclear stress testing, and ambulatory monitoring for diagnostic purposes across Bryan Medical Center and affiliated sites.

You will work under Cardiologist supervision, prepare ECGs for overread, and maintain equipment and patient safety while documenting results and communicating with staff.

Qualifications

• Maintains clinical competency and yearly skill verification.
• Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of non-invasive cardiac procedures.
• Knowledge of basic cardiac medications and dysrhythmias.
• Ability to educate patients on cardiovascular care.
• Proficient with computer hardware and work-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ECGs, signal-averaged ECGs, and holter/event monitoring.
• Contacts Cardiologist 24/7 for urgent interpretation and overreads.
• Transcribes overreads into confirmed ECGs and distributes copies.
• Performs high-quality noninvasive cardiology procedures per policy.
• Transcribes orders from physicians at other clinics and remote sites.
• Maintains equipment and ensures patient safety.

Skills

Clinical competency

Cardiac anatomy

Non-invasive procedures

Cardiac medications

Dysrhythmia recognition

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Health science training/post-secondary

1 year ECG/stress testing experience preferred

Tools

ECG equipment

Holter monitoring systems

Nuclear stress lab equipment

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs electrocardiography procedures, exercise stress testing, nuclear stress testing, and ambulatory monitoring for diagnostic purposes at Bryan Medical Center and institutions throughout the region.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• *Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms, signal-averaged electrocardiograms, flight physical electrocardiograms, and holter and event monitor applications in accordance with established departmental policies.
• *Takes calls from account hospitals for "Stat" overreads; contacts Cardiologist 24/7 for urgent interpretation.
• *Receives event monitor transmissions of ECG strips and contacts Cardiologist for "Stat" overreads.
• *Recognizes and reports "Critical criteria" and "Discrepancy ECG" to RN.
• *Prepares unconfirmed ECGs for cardiologist overread.
• *Transcribes cardiologist overread, creating a confirmed ECG; distributes copies of confirmed ECG.
• *Performs high quality noninvasive cardiology procedures to include, but not limited to, holter and event monitor applications including scanning and analysis, cardiac stress testing, nuclear stress testing, stress echoes, and CPX testing in accordance with established departmental policies.
• Transcribes orders from a written physician order at other clinics and remote sites.
• Reviews and updates medications and allergies and can recognize beta blockers and ace-inhibitors.
• Recognizes and captures dysrhythmias and life‑threatening rhythms during stress tests.
• *Prepares unconfirmed ECG's, cardiac stress testing of all forms and ambulatory cardiac monitoring for Cardiologist overread.
• *Performs quantitative calculations from data obtained; records preliminary impression where applicable.
• *Performs routine equipment maintenance.
• *Transports patient and/or equipment, alone or with assistance, in bed, wheeled cart or wheelchair to designated area.
• Assists with holding venous and arterial pressure to achieve hemostasis.
• Informs supervisor of any institution or equipment concerns.
• Communicates/interfaces with Medical Center personnel, medical staff, patients, families and outside agencies to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintains a safe working environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of hospital, patient and family information.
• Participates in inservice training,continuing education and competency procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• May deliver medications received on unit to the appropriate patient, RN, physician, medication drawer or medication storage place.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*". Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintains clinical competency as required for the unit including but not limited to age-specific competencies relative to patient's growth and developmental needs, annual skill competency verification and mandatory education and competencies.
• Knowledge of basic cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of non-invasive cardiac procedures.
• Knowledge of basic cardiac medications
• Knowledge of cardiac conduction with emphasis on dysrhythmias and life‑threatening rhythms.
• Knowledge of patient education as it relates to cardiovascular treatment, disease prevention and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
• Skill in the performance and application of job-related non-invasive cardiology procedures.
• Skill in operating a personal computer, typewriter and general office equipment.
• Ability to accurately perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of procedure scheduled.
• Ability to practice proper body mechanics to ensure personal and customer patient safety.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, medical staff, volunteer and ancillary departments including diverse patient populations.
• Ability to practice proper body mechanics to ensure personal and customer/patient safety.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.
• Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalency required. Post secondary education in a health science field or Associate degree in allied health field preferred. Minimum of one (1) year experience in electrocardiography or stress testing preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (CPR) with AED certification required within three (3) months of hire. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) - Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Required to transport patients and/or equipment, alone or with assistance, in bed, wheeled cart or wheeled chair to designated area. Possible exposure to body fluids and communicable disease; may be required to lift and transport patients.