Non-invasive Cardiovascular Technician - Cardiopulmonary Services - Multiple Locations - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Mount Pleasant, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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)
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)
Stoop, Kneel
Crawling
Climbing
Balance
Bending
Sitting
Walking
Standing
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far
Acuity – near
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
Active Listening
Collaboration
patient care
physiologic data acquisition
patient management
inventory equipment and supplies
attention to detail
Working within an interdisciplinary team

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, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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