Non-invasive Cardiac Laboratory Technician

Geisinger•Danville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical support during testing in the Echocardiography Laboratory. May also provide clerical assistance to these areas, using judgment and initiative to complete tasks and assist with the daily operations and workflow of the lab. Supports ongoing maintenance of ultrasound and stress testing equipment in conjunction with service agreements. Technician meets the qualifications to provide care for the patients in the specific age range in their assigned laboratory.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience
Minimum of 1 year-Healthcare
Cardiac Testing
Communication
Computer Literacy
Medical Devices And Tools
Organizing

Responsibilities

Explains test procedures to the patient before their studies.
Prepares inpatients and outpatients for noninvasive procedures such as exercise tests and transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiographic studies. This includes having patient change into appropriate gown, shave chest as appropriate, place ECG electrodes in proper location, insert intravenous line as ordered and prepare necessary paperwork.
Operates ECG machine during testing, records heart rate, blood pressure, and any symptoms reported by the patient during testing.
Assists exercise specialist and sonographer to monitor the ECG and blood pressure during stress testing procedures.
Reports any problems or changes in patient condition to the test supervisor.
Orders supplies for the Adult Echo Lab, keeping all areas stocked with necessary materials. These supplies include but are not limited to those items ordered from the laundry, storeroom, Distribution, and pharmacy.
Cleans, maintains, and assembles mouthpieces and tubing used for metabolic testing.
Cleans ECG lead wires and blood pressure cuffs after each study.
Assists echo lab staff during transesophageal echoes by suctioning patients during the procedure.
Cleans, maintains, and assembles probes for the Echo lab.
Ensures general maintenance and cleaning schedule of echo and exercise equipment.
Assists exercise and echo lab and medical staff during cardiac emergencies.
Participates in special projects as assigned by the Echo Lab Supervisor.
Responsible for maintaining High Level Disinfection competency for the Adult Echo Lab staff.
Assesses and adjusts work schedule on a daily basis between Exercise and Echo based on workflow needs between the two areas.
Responsible for actively participating in patient safety improvement and management program.
Performs various clerical support as assigned: receive and prioritize phone calls promptly, assisting caller if necessary, helps to maintain daily schedule log and staffing assignments as necessary.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
Tuition reimbursement
MyHealth Rewards wellness program
Adoption assistance
Fertility assistance
Parental leave pay
Military leave pay
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Identity theft protection
Universal life insurance
Pet insurance
Legal insurance