Cardiology Tech - Newport
About The Position
Performs electrocardiographic and related diagnostic examinations according to established standards and practices. The role also performs related duties as required and is expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, along with its core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The Cardiology Tech performs routine and emergency EKGs, stress testing, ambulatory Holter monitoring, and cardiac event monitor application. The position includes preparing and instructing patients, monitoring and documenting test responses, supporting emergency interventions, preparing and distributing reports, completing office and data-management tasks, and maintaining equipment and work areas. Work is at Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island. The schedule is a rotating work type on the day shift, with 8 hours daily. Driving is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of transcription.
- Computer skills.
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and emergency EKGs.
- Prepare patients for tests according to policy and procedure, considering age and special needs.
- Obtain quality EKG studies using equipment properly and obtain prior EKG comparisons for physician review.
- Obtain quality EKG tracings during stress testing using stress testing equipment.
- Perform stress tests under the direct supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, after informed consent is explained and signed and a 12-lead EKG is obtained.
- Monitor patients for fatigue during stress testing and document blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and abnormal EKG responses.
- Observe patients and EKGs for post-test hemodynamic changes and commence emergency intervention in the event of a Code Blue.
- Prepare final reports and obtain and distribute copies as necessary.
- Stock and clean work areas routinely and respond to the Hospital Code Blue Team.
- Perform office functions, including charging physician and patient components in the computerized system, documenting activities, scheduling tests, and answering phones in the absence of the Secretary.
- Assist the Team Leader with continuous quality improvement studies.
- Use the cardiology data management system; transcribe physician dictation for EKG, stress test, and Holter monitor reports; and maintain accurate patient information for storage.
- Fax, transmit, store, edit, retrieve, modify, and create EKGs and stress tests.
- Complete Cardiac Defibrillator Competency annually.
- Apply ambulatory Holter monitors to inpatients and outpatients according to policy and procedure, including obtaining a 12-lead EKG and test strip, checking monitors during inpatient stays, instructing patients about diaries and study limitations, and ensuring data is properly recorded when removing monitors.
- Apply cardiac event monitors for diagnostic evaluation of transient symptoms and instruct patients on their use.
- Maintain equipment in good working order, troubleshoot equipment problems, and notify the Team Leader of faulty equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
