Cardiology Technician II Prn

The Methodist Hospitals•Merrillville, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs patient care related to cardiac procedures and testing for CV Service Line. Performs documentation of patient care related activities. Rotates with others in covering office phones and posting of am staff assignments. Performs general office duties.

Requirements

Certification as a Cardiology Technician.
Successful completion of a 12 Lead EKG course offered at Methodist Hospitals within 3 months of hire.
Participates in continuing education programs and department meetings.
Competent to order supplies in Lawson
Competent to work within MUSE computer system.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate service to all age groups.
Knowledge of operational policies and procedures related to patient care and safety.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated clinical competency in patient care and successful completion of specific competencies for assigned area within 6 months of hire.
Ability to provide compassionate, kind, caring approach in patient interaction.
Ability to assess and interpret data about patient status in order to identify patient age specific needs.
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and as a team member.
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
Certification as a Cardiology Technician is Required
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information.
Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of work experience as a Cardiology Technician or a closely related field is Preferred
EMT Certification is Preferred

Responsibilities

Performs application and discontinuation of Holter and Arrhythmia Monitors
Performs scanning of Holter studies
Prepares MUSE EKG reports for physician reading, assures orders and charges are completed for each EKG in MUSE.
Performs Cardiac Exercise Stress and Pharmacologic procedures for Cardiac and Nuclear patient population.
Performs patient assessment of vital signs and pulses.
Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher
Assures significant other is appraised of patient status (in procedure, waiting in recovery)
Relays concerns of patient or significant others to charge nurse or directly to physicians
Performs EKGs for all age groups and transmits to MUSE.
Performs cardiac monitoring
Charts diagnostic reports.