Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Cardiac Diagnostics

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Performs basic cardiac diagnostic procedures, scheduling and other office related task deemed necessary.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Performs electrocardiography examinations according to departmental procedures

• Processes electrocardiography results for physician review and interpretation

• Documents and charges all procedures per departmental policy and procedures

• Performs operator maintenance, cleaning, and maintains department inventory of equipment as needed

• Maintains records and schedules according to departmental policy

•  Assist and gives practical instructions to new employees and staff members as needed

• Participates in the collection of quality assurance data

• Performs all applicable exams on pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations and adheres to age specific requirements as outlined in Erickson’s Development Model

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• BLS certified by the American Heart Association required

• Cardiology Technologist Association certified or eligibility preferred

Work Experience: 

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

• Verbal ability to understand test procedures and to explain them to patients

• Ability to discern between abnormal patterns against characteristics of normal patterns

• Clerical ability to accurately record patient info, schedule, chart, and charge

• Ability to understand and learn scientific and technical activities to operate equipment

• Self-motivated with the ability to work one-on-one with multiple age groups

• Maintain composure under stressful situations

• Work environment demands flexibility, excellent communication, and organizational skills

• Basic knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point

• Show respect for all patients and customers alike and maintain confidentiality at all times

Physical Requirements: 

• Must maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance at all times

• Manual dexterity required to perform diagnostic tests

• Ability to use both hands independently

• Excellent visual and auditory acuity

• Lifting requirements are moderate to heavy

• Assist patients on treadmill, lifting patients, pushing equipment, and transporting patients as needed

• Exposure to minimal amount of radiation

• Works inside with sufficient lighting

• Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or potentially infectious material

• Potential for eyestrain due to clerical duties

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity