Diagnostic Technician I - PRN

Trinity Health • Mason City, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Purpose: This individual is primarily responsible for the performance of ECGs, Cardiology Management System (MUSE) duties, Signal Average ECGs, Holter Monitor set-ups/scanning, and various clerical duties. What you will do: Performs and processes 12-lead ECGs and Signal Average ECGs utilizing ECG equipment and the cardiology management system. This includes editing, report distribution and charging in the electronic medical record. Performs patient hook-up and disconnection of Holter monitoring and performs Holter monitor scanning (after completion of training and skills competency). Performs scanning of Holter monitors. Performs set up of extended ECG monitoring and event monitoring. Utilizes the Medical Center’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to document care and perform appropriate charges. Performs clerical duties which include; monthly ECG log reports, and CV&P filing system. Transports patients to and from CV&P for diagnostic services following temporary SBAR standard work. Receives and records telephone requests for service. Informs patient of procedure to be performed and facilitates consent. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations. Maintains the ability to increase work hours during high department volumes and decrease work hours when volumes decrease. Maintains a functioning telephone to facilitate communication with the department when needed. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in MercyOne and/or departmental education programs.

Requirements

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and reading skills.
• Within one year of employment in the CV&P department the associate will be independently competent in Holter scanning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience: Demonstrated competency in telemetry or basic ECG interpretation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and processes 12-lead ECGs and Signal Average ECGs utilizing ECG equipment and the cardiology management system. This includes editing, report distribution and charging in the electronic medical record.
• Performs patient hook-up and disconnection of Holter monitoring and performs Holter monitor scanning (after completion of training and skills competency).
• Performs scanning of Holter monitors.
• Performs set up of extended ECG monitoring and event monitoring.
• Utilizes the Medical Center’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to document care and perform appropriate charges.
• Performs clerical duties which include; monthly ECG log reports, and CV&P filing system.
• Transports patients to and from CV&P for diagnostic services following temporary SBAR standard work.
• Receives and records telephone requests for service.
• Informs patient of procedure to be performed and facilitates consent.
• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
• Maintains the ability to increase work hours during high department volumes and decrease work hours when volumes decrease.
• Maintains a functioning telephone to facilitate communication with the department when needed.
• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in MercyOne and/or departmental education programs.

Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 20 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED