Stress Test Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Winchester, MA

10d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by performing and assisting cardiac stress test for physician review and interpretation. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patient as well as providing quality test results for physician review and satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patient as well as providing quality test results for physician review.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D
Knowledge of cardiac physiology either acquired on the job or through formal training
Basic Computer Skills
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors, and fellow members of the hospital team
BLS Required

Nice To Haves

Two-year allied health degree
Experience in a medical setting
ACLS Preferred

Responsibilities

Performs inpatient and outpatient cardiac stress test to physician orders.
Interviews the patient for symptoms, current medications and cardiac history and documents information in patient chart.
Prepares patient for procedure by preparing skin for electrode placement, demonstrates proper testing technique (if patient is walking) and accurately placing electrodes on patient.
Acquires and documents base line EKG, blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels.
Assists physician with monitoring and documents patient vital signs during and after testing and notifies physician and/or appropriate personnel of any adverse reaction.
Completes patient worksheet and finalizes report for physician review.
Cleans all testing equipment after each exam.