Cardiac Stress Test Nurse (CST) or Exercise Physiologist (EP)

Hillsboro Area Hospital Inc•Hillsboro, IL

66d•$22 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Stress Test (CST) Registered Nurse (RN) or Exercise Physiologist (EP) will be responsible for professional patient care of the cardiac patient and achieving total patient centered care. The CST RN or EP will also be responsible for performing procedures including exercise and pharmacological cardiac stress testing with and without nuclear imaging and echocardiography.

Requirements

Be a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or applicable bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or exercise physiology, as applicable.
Observe 100 stress tests with a nurse or physician.
Interpret 50 12-lead EKGs with a nurse or physician.
Complete stress competency checklist prior to performing stress tests independently.
Hold and maintain RN Illinois Licensure.
CPR certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports and promotes an environment conducive to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.
Promotes a therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
Will be responsible for development and management of the CST lab.
Will assist in policy development and review of CST lab.
Scheduling of CST patients in conjunction with Cardiologist’s office.
Ensure CST are scheduled within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Ensure orders and patient information is received from ordering Cardiologist.
Review diagnosis(s) provided for CST to ensure it is an approved diagnosis by insurance or Medicare provider.
Contact each patient pre-procedure to provide appropriate instructions.
Obtain medical information, chief complaints, medication, and diagnostic test results in preparation for procedure and document in the medical record. Notify Cardiologist of any abnormal results or concerns in a timely manner.
Ensure consent for procedure is obtained.
Initiate and assist with IV insertions.
Delivery of medication by all routes and emergency medicines with a doctor’s order.
Perform assessment, evaluation, and monitoring during cardiac stress tests.
Gives appropriate pre and post procedure instructions to patients and documentation of education in the EHR.
Meet the expectation of the Cardiologist through accurate data collection from the CST procedure with communication and follow up.
Must have the ability to work independently, professionally, and respectfully with team members, providers, and patients as well as their support person(s).
Must have excellent communication skills for all interactions.
Must function as a positive role model while following the standards of behavior.
Ability to be open to change and assume additional responsibilities or tasks as directed and complete in a timely manner.
May be cross trained to work other areas in the facility utilizing nursing skills and techniques necessary to meet patient needs and provide quality care.
Displays accountability for actions and decisions for the total patient care process.
Completes assigned daily duties.
Accepts reassignment to other units if necessary.
Follows expected work practices.
Displays thoroughness and accuracy of work.
Works in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or the environment.
Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them efficiently.
Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
Help when needed with duties not specifically assigned.
Works steadily and always keeps busy.
Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to communicate, teach and interact with patients, visitors, and staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Ability to work well with a diverse work team.
Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
Ability to concentrate.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good mental health and emotional maturity.
Good personal grooming and hygiene.
Ability to acquire and maintain current knowledge in nursing practice.
Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of patients, including their religious beliefs.
Always preserves the dignity and respect of all patients.
Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of work and storage areas.
Displays knowledge of sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of and practices universal and transmission-based precautions.
Ability to utilize the professional patient care process including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others
Possession of a genuine interest and concern for the patient population that is serviced.