Cardiology Tech

About this Job: General Summary of Position
Performs Holter scanning/ analysis and exercise stress tests. Performs electrocardiographic studies as needed. Assists in the implementation of protocols and procedures and participates in ongoing Performance Improvement program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to departmental and MedStar Safety and Infection Control programs. Cleans disinfects and maintains Cardiology equipment as per department protocol. Reports patient or associate injuries as per established protocol. Demonstrates compliance with Universal Precautions when appropriate.
• Completes all related clerical procedures. Ensures completeness of required patient data prior to billing and interpretation. Adequately completes all department and MedStar Health billing requirements in a timely manner. Directs reports and confirmed EKG's as per department protocol. Maintains statistics as required.
• Completes all related procedures prior to performance of test procedure. Assists with planning and scheduling of all Cardiology tests in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining internal and external Cardiology supply inventories. Clarifies testing request in ambiguous situations. Communicates information about specific test(s) to the patient and/or family explaining procedure prior to testing.
• Consistently performs technically adequate EKG tracings with appropriate patient information displayed when required. Demonstrates accurate lead placement prior to performance of EKG. Enters all required patient information prior to performance of EKG. Transmits completed EKG into MUSE via modem and disc as appropriate. Prepares completed EKG tracings for physician review and confirmation when required.
• Consistently performs technically adequate Holter scanning hook up and analysis procedures. Demonstrates accurate lead placement during set up procedures. Performs calibration procedures ensuring adequate EKG tracing. Accurately completes analysis as per established protocol.
• Consistently performs technically adequate stress test procedures. Demonstrates accurate lead placement during setup procedures. Accurately performs EKG tracings and blood pressure determination during procedure. Follows protocols for performance of EKG tracings and blood pressure determination. Assists with monitoring patient condition and safety during procedure.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and troubleshoot basic problems on all equipment used in any procedure.
• Maintains established department goals objectives policies and procedures quality and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs orientation and in service education as appropriate to new staff students and other hospital departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Minimal Qualifications
  Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required or
  • equivalent required and
  • college-level courses in biological sciences including anatomy and physiology preferred and
  Experience
  • 1-2 years Experience in echocardiography required and
  • Holter scanning/ arrhythmia analysis preferred
  Licenses and Certifications
  • Registered Cardiography Technician preferred and
  • Current registry preferred or
  • registry-eligible in Cardiovascular Technology preferred
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Good analytical mathematical organizational and problem solving skills.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.
  This position has a hiring range of : USD $22.48 - USD $39.75 /Hr.