Cardio Vascular AEMT

Nevada Heart and Vascular Center•Las Vegas, NV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nevada Heart and Vascular Center (NHVC), the Cardiovascular Technician (CVT), under the direction of the Nurse Manager and clinic physicians, is primarily tasked with ensuring the safe delivery of non-invasive cardiac testing and monitoring. In this clinical role, the CVT will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and performing diagnostic testing of the cardiovascular system to aid in the discovery and treatment of heart and blood vessel disorders.

Requirements

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification and training from an accredited institution.
Current BLS and ACLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
General computer skills with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications.
Detail-oriented with good analytical and organizational skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cohesively within a team environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, staff, physicians, and all levels of management.
Must be able to travel to various locations if needed and have reliable transportation.
Must be able to arrive at scheduled shift/location fifteen minutes prior to clinic start, unless approved by management.
Possess a strong knowledge of diagnostic cardiac procedures.
Ability to use diagnostic medical equipment after receiving proper training.
Visual and auditory acuity necessary for communication with other employees, physicians, and patients to meet the business needs of NHVC.
Ability to see written documentation and be able to speak and hear for communication with employees, physicians, and patients.
Ability to use a wide array of office equipment including, but not limited to a PC, copier, fax machine, and multi-line telephone.

Nice To Haves

EMT certification (may be accepted based on experience and resources available).
Previous experience in a clinical / medical setting.
Previous cardiovascular experience.
Medical terminology experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe delivery of non-invasive cardiac testing and monitoring.
Provide exceptional patient care.
Perform diagnostic testing of the cardiovascular system.
Maintain professional etiquette and interpersonal skills, including effective and appropriate communication with all staff, physicians, and patients at all times.
Display time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Ensure punctuality for work hours, lunch breaks, and meetings.
Defer to more senior staff, and/or correctly escalate challenges up the chain of command.
Possess technological skills, such as using word processing, spreadsheets, and other programs as needed.
Locate, review, and critically interpret/analyze data.
Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Support patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
Uphold a collaborative approach to teamwork, and desire to be a team-player.
Ensure effective illness prevention in, and sanitation of, clinical areas.
Understand, participate in, and utilize Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects.
Verify patient identity using two unique identifiers.
Educate and explain procedure to be performed to the patient. Answer questions as they may arise.
Room patients, ask pre-screening questions, obtain vital signs and document on appropriate form while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
Start an intravenous (IV) line on patients if required.
Safely position the patient on the exam table or treadmill as testing type dictates.
Perform a regular treadmill stress test, a Cardiolyte treadmill stress test, Lexiscan, or echo treadmill stress test as determined by physician order and patient need.
Ensure the safety and monitoring of all patients before, during, and after testing has completed.
Notify the NHVC physician immediately of abnormal patient response or results of any tests performed.
Report any equipment malfunctions, accidents, or incidents as they occur.
Accurately review, analyze, and update patient medical records.
Maintain supply management, stocking, and organizing.
Ensure sanitary standards in clinic rooms between patient visits.
Attend staff and other meetings and training courses as needed.
Complete other duties as assigned.