Analysis Skills, Anatomy, CPR Certification, Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Technician (CVT), Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Defibrillator, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Inventory Management, Medications, Multitasking, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Pacemaker, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Physiology, Prescription Drugs, RMON, Stress Testing, Team Player, Telemetry, Telephone Skills, Testing, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
The Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technician works under the supervision of the Director or Clinic Manager to perform/assist in performing cardiology testing. Charges and prepares 12-lead electrocardiograms for interpretation by physician. Performs treadmill tests, Holter monitors, Event monitors hook-up and scan for dysrhythmias. In clinic setting, testing includes cardiac stress testing, mobile/remote telemetry monitoring, remote pacemaker/defibrillator/loop recorder monitoring and reporting, supervised in office pacemaker/defibrillator/loop recorded device analysis and programming and reporting, as supervised by provider or device analyst.
Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.
Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee's individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.
Skills and Abilities
Essential Technical/Motor Skills
- Inputting data, calibrating equipment, answering telephone, speaking clearly, manipulating small items, fine motor skills, knowledge of body mechanics and CPR.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Interpersonal Skills
- Effective communication skills and ability to interact with patients, staff, visitors, physicians, etc.
- Must work well as a team member.
Essential Physical Requirements
- Standing for extended periods of time while performing treadmills.
- Ability to stoop and climb (2-3 ft) if needed to perform CPR including chest compressions.
- Ability to lift patients (100-200 lbs) in/out of beds.
- Reach 3-5 feet to assist patients.
Essential Mental Abilities
- Interpret EKG and treadmill data for quality analysis.
- Ability to understand/comprehend anatomy and physiology.
- Ability to follow instructions, concentrate on patient''s well-being.
Essential Sensory Requirements
- Ability to visually evaluate EKG strip for quality analysis.
- Communicate articulately to patients, physicians and staff.
- Ability to feel patient''s pulse and listen to patients, physicians and staff speaking.
Exposure to Hazards
- Potential exposure to blood and blood products.
- Potential exposure to nuclear radiation.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Conducts non-invasive cardiology testing, including 12 lead electrocardiograms, treadmills, including patient preparation, patient monitor hook-up, and monitors patients during exam, patient teaching, as well as preparation of final report.
- Enters exams\charges into EMR computer system.
- Provider and/or device analyst supervised in office pacemaker/defibrillator/loop recorded device analysis, programming and reporting.
- Assists providers with patient care, including monitoring of vital signs and arrhythmia detection.
- Filing and scheduling of tests, coordination of inpatients.
- Holter monitors\Event monitors hook-up and scan for dysrhythmias.
- Calibrates equipment for treadmills.
- Assists with maintaining sample medication inventory and distribution as prescribed by providers. Meets with patients and drug reps to coordinate patient medication assistance utilizing resources that align with care management efforts.
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- H.S. Diploma - Hospital based course in arrhythmia recognition - Required
Work Experience
- 1 Year - Experience with electrocardiograms and arrhythmia experience - Required
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Upon Hire
Travel Requirements
- Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required
- Conducts non-invasive cardiology testing, including 12 lead electrocardiograms, treadmills, including patient preparation, patient monitor hook-up, and monitors patients during exam, patient teaching, as well as preparation of final report.
- Enters exams\charges into EMR computer system.
- Provider and/or device analyst supervised in office pacemaker/defibrillator/loop recorded device analysis, programming and reporting.
- Assists providers with patient care, including monitoring of vital signs and arrhythmia detection.
- Filing and scheduling of tests, coordination of inpatients.
- Holter monitors\Event monitors hook-up and scan for dysrhythmias.
- Calibrates equipment for treadmills.
- Assists with maintaining sample medication inventory and distribution as prescribed by providers. Meets with patients and drug reps to coordinate patient medication assistance utilizing resources that align with care management efforts.
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- H.S. Diploma - Hospital based course in arrhythmia recognition - Required
Work Experience
- 1 Year - Experience with electrocardiograms and arrhythmia experience - Required
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required Upon Hire
Travel Requirements
- Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required