Arrhythmia Diagnostic Specialist (Stress and EKG Specialist) - Full Time - Jeff Hwy
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About The Position
The Arrhythmia Diagnostic Specialist (Stress and EKG Specialist) at Ochsner Health System is responsible for providing diagnostic care in accordance with departmental guidelines and standing orders under the direction of a physician. This role is crucial in enabling the operations of the section, providing technical expertise with procedures, and advocating for patients. The specialist will be tasked with generating quality reports for physician interpretation, dictation, and distribution, ensuring that all diagnostic processes are executed with precision and care. The position requires a high level of professionalism and the ability to work efficiently under pressure, as well as the capability to function without direct supervision when necessary. In this role, the Arrhythmia Diagnostic Specialist will perform various duties including wound checks using aseptic techniques, providing follow-up education to patients regarding pacemaker methods, and conducting telephone pacemaker analyses. The specialist will also be responsible for recording, interpreting, and editing EKG strips in the pacemaker database system, providing preliminary reports for physician review, and recognizing signs of infection or other post-operative complications. The job demands a self-directed individual who can adapt their behavior to meet the needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring respect for privacy and effective communication throughout the patient care process. The position is full-time and requires a commitment to ongoing education and compliance with current federal, state, and local laws, as well as accreditation standards. The Arrhythmia Diagnostic Specialist will be expected to maintain confidentiality as defined by the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and comply with Ochsner Health System's Compliance & Privacy Program. This role is integral to the healthcare team, contributing to the overall mission of Ochsner Health to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate in patient care.
