Paramedic Stress Technician

About the Role:

The Cardiac Stress Technician plays a crucial role in the healthcare team by conducting stress tests that evaluate the heart's performance under physical exertion. This position is essential for diagnosing cardiovascular conditions and determining the appropriate treatment plans for patients. The technician will work closely with Cardiologists, Nuclear Medicine Technician and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate test results and patient safety.

By monitoring patients during stress tests, the technician will gather vital data that contributes to the overall understanding of each patient's heart health.

Ultimately, this role directly impacts patient outcomes and contributes to the advancement of cardiac care.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a cardiac stress testing training program or equivalent experience.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Able to start and insert IVs.

• Associate's degree in a related field such as cardiovascular technology or nursing.
• Experience working in a clinical setting, particularly in cardiology or related specialties.
• Certification as a Cardiac Technician or similar credential.

• Call to give patient test instructions and answer questions the day prior.
• Prepare paperwork and supplies for the day.
• Prepare patients for testing by explaining the procedure, answering questions, and obtaining informed consent.
• Start all IVs on the patients scheduled for that day.
• Administer and monitor cardiac stress tests, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure.
• Record and analyze data during stress tests, including heart rate, blood pressure, and ECG readings.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. Scanning ECGs into charts, creating reports and completing data entry billing.

The required skills for this position include strong attention to detail and the ability to start IVs on patients, accurately monitor and record vital signs during stress tests.

Effective communication skills are essential for explaining procedures to patients and addressing their concerns, ensuring a comfortable testing environment. Analytical skills are utilized to interpret test results and collaborate with healthcare professionals on patient care decisions. Preferred skills, such as experience in a clinical setting, enhance the technician's ability to navigate complex patient scenarios and contribute to a multidisciplinary team. Overall, both required and preferred skills are vital for delivering high-quality cardiac care and improving patient outcomes.

This position is a clinical role in the office, 5 days a week (Monday-Friday).

This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.