Cardiology Technician (.6 FTE/Days)
About The Position
The Cardiology Tech Non-Invasive provides clinical support by performing non-invasive cardiology procedures and remote cardiac monitoring as directed by licensed personnel. This position communicates and documents patient care needs to the Healthcare team. This position also participates in patient and family teaching. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Patient Care Makes appropriate accommodation to lead EKG tests such as performs right sided EKG for suspected right ventricular infarct. Patient Safety Oversees the use of EKG equipment ensuring safe operation. Equipment Management Ensures equipment is functioning properly and reports non-functioning equipment as appropriate. Patient Care Assists with the administration of cardiac stress testing for exercise and pharmacological stress testing. Patient Care Applies cardiac rhythm monitoring equipment, Holter monitors/event monitors and ambulatory mobile telemetry monitors. Explains how the patient is to interact with the equipment such as recording symptoms, pressing alert buttons and calling into hospital or appropriate service provider. Patient Education Educates patient and family on the function and process of EKG exams prior to the test. Patient Records Logs and reviews test data, identifying and reporting critical results to providers, noting specific images and placing on test results for physician review. Quality Improvement Performs quality improvement activities for the department. Quality of Care Provides patient guidance using comforting language and effective phrasing to help patients to remain calm and relaxed during the process. Test Results Prepares images and data in a preliminary report in designated reporting system such as cardiology PACS or EMR system prior to physician reading the study.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree
- Certificate
- 1 year Non-invasive Cardiology Tech
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)
- Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)
Responsibilities
- Makes appropriate accommodation to lead EKG tests such as performs right sided EKG for suspected right ventricular infarct.
- Oversees the use of EKG equipment ensuring safe operation.
- Ensures equipment is functioning properly and reports non-functioning equipment as appropriate.
- Assists with the administration of cardiac stress testing for exercise and pharmacological stress testing.
- Applies cardiac rhythm monitoring equipment, Holter monitors/event monitors and ambulatory mobile telemetry monitors.
- Explains how the patient is to interact with the equipment such as recording symptoms, pressing alert buttons and calling into hospital or appropriate service provider.
- Educates patient and family on the function and process of EKG exams prior to the test.
- Logs and reviews test data, identifying and reporting critical results to providers, noting specific images and placing on test results for physician review.
- Performs quality improvement activities for the department.
- Provides patient guidance using comforting language and effective phrasing to help patients to remain calm and relaxed during the process.
- Prepares images and data in a preliminary report in designated reporting system such as cardiology PACS or EMR system prior to physician reading the study.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
