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Medical Clinic of Houston•Houston, TX

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs all modalities in the EKG area and stress lab according to policy and procedure.

Requirements

Must have good EKG interpretation skills
Must have good critical thinking and decision making skills
Must have good time management skills
Must have excellent interpersonal skills including excellent customer service to both patients and co-workers
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Bachelor or Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field is preferred; or 1 year of related clinical field experience, with certification as a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT).
Must be ACLS certified or obtain within 3 months of hire
Current CPR certification
Successful completion of the CAOHC course within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

Uses patient identification techniques to identify patient, enters appropriate and accurate demographics into test equipment, provide patient gown as needed and ensures safety and privacy during all procedures
Perform all stress procedures (regular treadmill, treadmill nuclear stress, pharmacological nuclear stress tests) according to policy and procedure under direct supervision of the designated stress lab monitor
Screens medical history of patient for relative/absolute contraindications before, during and after stress procedures
Able to adequately explain test procedures and answer basic patient questions regarding each test
Able to identify rhythm abnormalities
Monitor EKG rhythm and patient hemodynamic status before, during and after stress procedures
Appropriately instructs for injection of nuclear isotope during nuclear stress tests
Able to identify when to appropriately terminate stress tests
Initiate swipe for radioactivity in between stress tests when appropriate
Appropriately preps patients for each test and performs all tests according to policy and procedure. These include: EKG's, pulmonary function tests with and without bronchodilator, vision screens, holter, event and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor application, audiometry and oxygen saturations with and without exercise, as well as stress tests
Able to discern between true abnormal test results and the need to repeat test due to equipment malfunction before releasing patient back to physician's office
Able to produce high quality test results
Able to scan 24-hour holter monitors and recognize the need to take urgent findings to the reading cardiologist
Performs lower extremity arterial studies appropriately and according to policy and procedure
Covers front desk and possesses complete knowledge of the scheduling and check-in procedures for NICS/Nuclear Medicine procedures
Cleans and sanitizes equipment and work area
Able to order, maintain and confirm par values for all departmental supplies when needed
Restock supplies for stress testing and EKG areas
Able to troubleshoot equipment for minor repairs
Checks paper work for correct label, appropriate diagnosis, patient information, and marks charge tickets with appropriate reading cardiologist when applicable
Keep NICS waiting rooms clean and organized throughout each day
Answer unattended departmental telephones
Prepare and place final test results in referring physician's box throughout the day
Calibrate equipment where applicable
Log patient information for the different monitors (Holter, BP, and event) to track device
Download BP monitor data and file final reports in physician box
Fold and store linens
Performs other duties as assigned