Dept:

Non-Invasive Cardiology

Schedule

: Day Shift

Hours per pay period: 80

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs functions prior to and following cardiovascular procedures in Non-Invasive Cardiology (NIC), CCL, and Cardiac Rehabilitation departments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1

Performs routine procedures for proper patient care, including but not limited to patient preparation pre-procedure/testing, ECG’s, vital signs, and data entry into computer system.

2

Assists with clerical functions in departments such as chart preparation, answering the phone, scheduling appointments, and data look-up in computer.

3

Performs all routine and stat 12-lead and 15-lead ECG’s for inpatient units, and outpatient departments as needed.

4

Assists with completion of ECG quality assurance reports for the ED department.

5

Performs quality assurance tests on hemodynamic/physiologic monitoring equipment, oximetry and coagulation equipment.

6

Stocks and cleans all ECG carts.

7

Ensures ECG graphs are transmitted and there is an order for each ECG, deletes duplicate graphs, and notifies leadership of unresolved issues.

8

Looks up stress orders for the next day, filling out work sheets, adding patient history, adding patient to work board and logging patient into stress book.

9

Adheres to all regulatory and safety standards.

10

May perform Holter Monitor testing on patients if appropriately trained.

11

Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Formal education or training beyond High School, specifically, successful completion of a Cardiovascular Technologist, Paramedic or Medical Assistant program

• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date.

• CCT certification (Certified Cardiographic Technician) or acquired within 1 year of hire