Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technician - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Portsmouth, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

The Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technician provides technical skills in obtaining electrocardiograph tracings, routine exercise stress testing, exercise testing with nuclear medicine, and Holter Monitor application and scanning if applicable in specific Non-Invasive Cardiology department.

Requirements

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
• High School Diploma (required)
• None required (Work Experience)
• None (Training)
• None (Language)
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Responsibilities

• Gathers relevant personal information from patient’s record.
• Prepares and instructs patients on the proper procedures to follow.
• Transports portable electrocardiograph to hospital units and administers electrocardiograms to inpatients, or to out-patients in the lab area.
• Performs stress/nuclear stress tests with treadmill, observing tracings for abnormalities.
• Scans Holter Monitors, observing tracings for abnormalities if applicable.
• Ensures tests results are placed in proper physician reading box for interpretation.
• Responsible for proper record keeping, data storage and retrieval.
• Responsible for cleanliness of equipment, and cleanliness and order of lab area.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of need for specific lab supplies.
• Communicates professionally with personnel in the lab and in other areas of the hospital.
• Trains hospital staff on EKG process and equipment.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduling permits.
• Is responsible for reading minutes to obtain information presented if unable to attend.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees