EKG/Holter Scanner

Tufts Medicine

11d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a supervising clinical leader, the EKG/Holter Scanner performs cardiology procedures, including Holter scanning, safely, accurately, and efficiently according to cardiology standards. The work supports cardiologists and physicians in making diagnoses and involves technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The role also maintains and monitors department supplies, develops positive relationships with customers, and participates in department quality improvement and assurance. The position is full-time at 30 hours per week, scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at MelroseWakefield Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts. The stated pay range is $21.02–$26.13, based on full-time equivalent.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificate of completion of a Cardiac Dysrhythmia course and core competency checklist, or one year of experience scanning Holter monitors.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to react in emergency situations.
Clerical skills.
Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and ability to recognize dangerous arrhythmias.
Good interpersonal communication with patients, staff, physicians, and personnel from other departments.
Ability to operate department equipment or request training in specific areas.

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of the cardiographer position, including administrative work, high-quality examinations, and independent work.
Follow hospital protocols for exam routines and produce quality studies efficiently and on time.
Document patient information; process, file, and deliver reports; replenish stock; clean and prepare examination and stress rooms; supply monitor kits; and tech-edit, print, and post the daily schedule.
Notify cardiologists of EKGs, Holter monitor scans, and ambulatory event monitor transmissions requiring prompt interpretation.
Accurately download and scan Holter monitors and ensure scan quality meets cardiologists’ expectations.
Work with physicians and Nuclear Medicine technologists to support quality stress tests that meet cardiologists’ expectations.
Facilitate safe and efficient stress testing, including contacting IV therapy, medical floors, physicians, and Nuclear Medicine technologists in a timely manner.
Notify cardiologists of dangerous arrhythmias.
Troubleshoot equipment and notify Aces of technical problems.
Ensure cardiology reports are placed where cardiologists can interpret them.
Explain procedures professionally to patients, including what to expect and the expected exam timing.
Respond calmly and appropriately to schedule changes and urgent requests, and use time to support department needs.
Adjust personal schedules as needed to cover shifts, call, or complete workload.
Maintain and monitor department supplies, develop customer relationships, and participate in quality improvement and assurance.