Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Tech - Maryview Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position -

The Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technician provides technical skills in obtaining electrocardiograph tracings, routine exercise stress testing, exercise testing with nuclear medicine, and Holter Monitor application and scanning if applicable in specific Non-Invasive Cardiology department. 

Essential Job Functions

• Gathers relevant personal information from patient’s record.
• Prepares and instructs patients on the proper procedures to follow.
• Transports portable electrocardiograph to hospital units and administers electrocardiograms to inpatients, or to out-patients in the lab area.
• Performs stress/nuclear stress tests with treadmill, observing tracings for abnormalities.
• Scans Holter Monitors, observing tracings for abnormalities if applicable.
• Ensures tests results are placed in proper physician reading box for interpretation.
• Responsible for proper record keeping, data storage and retrieval.
• Responsible for cleanliness of equipment, and cleanliness and order of lab area.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of need for specific lab supplies.
• Communicates professionally with personnel in the lab and in other areas of the hospital.
• Trains hospital staff on EKG process and equipment.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduling permits. Is responsible for reading minutes to obtain information presented if unable to attend

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)

Education

High School Diploma (required)

Work Experience

None required

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care.  This is a Joint Commission requirement.  Also, select the age of the patient population served:

   X      Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

   X      Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

         Neonates (0-4 weeks)

         Infant (1-12 months)

         Pediatrics (1-12 years)

   X      Adolescents (13-17 years)

    X     Adults (18-64 years)

   X      Geriatrics (65 years and older)

         Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions -

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work.  Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.

    X     Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

         Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

   X      General office environment.

         May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

        May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

   X      May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

         May be required to use physical restraints.

    X     May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* 

         May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

         May have periods of constan