Cardiology tech - newport

SUMMARY:

Performs electrocardiographic and other related diagnostic examinations as directed and according to established standards and practices. Performs other related duties as required. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs routine and emergency EKGs. Prepares patient for test according to policy and procedure, giving consideration to the patient’s age and special needs:

• Geriatric Patients
• Adult Patients
• Child/Adolescent Patients
• Infant Patients

Demonstrates ability to obtain a quality EKG study by proper use of equipment. Obtains necessary comparisons of EKGs for physician review to aid in the interpretation of current EKGs. Demonstrates ability to obtain quality EKG tracings during stress testing by proper use of stress testing equipment. Performs stress testing as follows:

• Under the direct supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
• After an Informed Consent Form has been explained and signed by each patient.
• After a 12-lead EKG has been obtained.

Demonstrates ability to:

• Monitor patient for signs of fatigue.
• Document blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and abnormal EKG response.
• Observe patient and EKG for post-test hemodynamic changes.
• Commence emergency intervention in case of Code Blue.
• Prepare Final Report, obtain and distribute copies when necessary.

Stocks and cleans work areas routinely. Responds to Hospital Code Blue Team. Performs all aspects of office functions:

• Uses computerized system to charge physician and patient components.
• Documents department activities in the log books and other necessary documentation records.
• Assists Team Leader in CQI (continuous quality improvement) studies.
• Schedules patients for testing.
• Answers phones in absence of Secretary.
• Fully utilizes the cardiology-based data management system.
• Accurately transcribes physician dictation for EKGs, stress tests, and holter monitor reports.
• Maintains accurate patient information for storage.
• Faxes, transmits, stores, edits, retrieves, modifies, and creates EKGs and stress tests.

Completes Cardiac Defibrillator Competency annually. Applies ambulatory holter monitors to inpatients and outpatients according to policy and procedure:

• Obtains a 12-lead prior to hook-up.
• Obtains a test strip.
• Checks on monitors during inpatient stays.
• Instructs patient of diary requirements and study limitations.
• Unhooks monitor ensuring that data is recorded properly and successfully.
• Applies Cardiac Event Monitors- for diagnostic evaluation of transient symptoms.
• Instructs patient of monitoring system.

Maintains equipment in good working order as follows:

• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Notifies Team Leader of faulty equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: High school diploma. Knowledge of medical terminology, transcription, and computer skills. Current CPR certification.