Cardiac Monitor Specialist (2003)
About The Position
US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Cardiac Monitor Specialist to join our team at our HeartPlace Imaging Clinic in Plano, TX. IV experience is required for this position. Responsibilities: Explains testing procedures to patients and obtains consent form. Attaches electrodes to patient's arms, legs, and chest area, Starts treadmill at speed directed by physician. Starts electrocardiograph and records data, such as angle and speed of treadmill, patient's indications of pain, and measurements of blood pressure. Informs the physician of wave abnormalities on electrocardiogram. Stands alongside patient during test to lend support if necessary. Removes recorder strip printout from machine upon conclusion of test to obtain permanent record of test. Edits and mounts representative samples of tracings for patient's record, indicating time of test measurement and bodily factors that could have affected recording. Cleans, adjusts, and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning. Assists in the training of new personnel. Maintains accurate inventory of materials and supplies. Verifies patient appointments the day before, to ensure use of isotope. Assists in notifying patients of special instructions prior to testing, Escorts patients to check-out. Participates in attaining insurance precertification for tests Performs all other duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of practical experience
- IV experience is required
- Current CPR certification.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Explains testing procedures to patients and obtains consent form.
- Attaches electrodes to patient's arms, legs, and chest area
- Starts treadmill at speed directed by physician.
- Starts electrocardiograph and records data, such as angle and speed of treadmill, patient's indications of pain, and measurements of blood pressure.
- Informs the physician of wave abnormalities on electrocardiogram.
- Stands alongside patient during test to lend support if necessary.
- Removes recorder strip printout from machine upon conclusion of test to obtain permanent record of test.
- Edits and mounts representative samples of tracings for patient's record, indicating time of test measurement and bodily factors that could have affected recording.
- Cleans, adjusts, and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Assists in the training of new personnel.
- Maintains accurate inventory of materials and supplies.
- Verifies patient appointments the day before, to ensure use of isotope.
- Assists in notifying patients of special instructions prior to testing
- Escorts patients to check-out.
- Participates in attaining insurance precertification for tests
- Performs all other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
