Cardiology Tech II

Summary

Performs electrocardiographic and other related diagnostic examinations as directed and according to established standards and practices. Scans Holter Monitors for electrocardiographic changes after ambulatory monitoring. Performs other related duties as required. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. In addition, all employees are expected to demonstrate core Success Factors including:
Instill Trust and Value Differences;
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

• Demonstrates understanding of Hospital s Mission, Vision and Values. Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Completes mandatory safety management education (Hospital-wide, department-specific and job-specific).
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Performs routine and emergency EKGs. Prepares patient for test according to policy and procedure, considering patient age and needs (geriatric, adult, child/adolescent and infant).
• Demonstrates ability to obtain a quality EKG study by proper use of equipment. Obtains necessary comparisons of EKGs for physician review to aid in interpretation.
• Performs stress testing under the direct supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant after an informed consent has been explained and signed and after a 12-lead EKG has been obtained.
• Monitors patient for signs of fatigue and documents blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and abnormal EKG response. Observes patient and EKG for post-test hemodynamic changes.
• Commences emergency intervention in case of Code Blue. Prepares final report and distributes copies as necessary.
• Stocks and cleans work areas routinely. Responds to Hospital Code Blue Team.
• Performs all office functions, uses information systems to charge physician and patient components, and documents department activities in logs and records.
• Assists with CQI studies. Schedules patients for testing. Answers phones in absence of Secretary.
• Fully utilizes cardiology-based data management system: transcribes physician dictation for EKGs, stress tests, and Holter monitor reports; maintains accurate patient information for storage; handles faxes, transmissions, storage, editing, retrieval, modification, and creation of EKGs and stress tests.
• Completes Cardiac Defibrillator Competency annually.
• Applies ambulatory Holter monitors to inpatients and outpatients according to policy and procedure: obtains a 12-lead prior to hook-up, obtains a test strip, checks on monitors during inpatient stays; instructs patient on diary requirements and study limitations; unhooks monitor ensuring data is recorded properly and successfully.
• Maintains equipment in good working order, troubleshoots problems, and notifies management of faulty equipment.
• Performs Holter Monitor scanning duties: continually monitors computer screen for rate and rhythm changes; identifies and classifies abnormalities (including ST-T changes, arrhythmias, conduction defects, pacemaker malfunction); notifies physician immediately of results requiring intervention; selects tracings for final report and physician interpretation; prepares preliminary analysis and narrative summary for reading physician; notes considerations for interpretation in the technician comment section; refers unusual scanning problems to management;
  
  maintains all documentation logs for Holter Monitoring; performs back-up procedures.

High school diploma (or equivalent). Knowledge of medical terminology, transcription, and computer skills. Previous Holter scanning experience. Current CPR certification.

Pay Range: $18.13-$29.90

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Weekdays 7:30-4

Day

8 hours

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