Cardiac Services Assistant; Per Diem

Overview

Purpose of Position: Assists Cardiac Services Tech with the performance of inpatient and outpatient cardiac nuclear stress tests. Prepares patient for stress test. Abstract all stress test results (both nuclear and regular).

• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Assists Nuclear Technologist and Cardiac Services Tech with patient flow.
• Does minor room clean ups pre & post testing.
• Sets up patient for stress test, attaching EKG leads and monitor blood pressure during the test.
• Performs blood pressures and oxygen saturations, observes patient’s condition, observes monitors for indications of positive tests or other complications.
• Assists technologists transferring patients on and off exam tables and/or treadmills.
• Orders and stocks supplies for the outpatient Cardiology Department.
• Prepares patients pre & post cardiology tests.
• Performs 12 lead EKGs.
• Inputs patient information into Muse when covering in the inpatient Cardiology area.
• Analyzes 24/48-hour Holter monitors / operates Holter monitor analysis system when covering in the inpatient Cardiology area.
• Responds to cardiac arrests and rapid responses, within the department, when covering in the inpatient cardiology area.
• Must wear personal dosimeter badge to monitor radiation exposure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to use and learn basic level computer systems and print reports.
• Good communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• BLS required.
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course within 6 months in position.
• EKG course or certification required

Per Diem Hours, Rotating Days, Occasional Weekends & Holidays

Organization: Falmouth Hospital Association

Primary

Location:

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department: FHA-CV Center-Echo/Nuclear/Vas

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: 16.02 - 31.28