Harker Heights, TX30+ days ago
Educates patients on cardiovascular diseases, including but not limited to preventive measures • Helps diagnose and treat cardiovascular events • Assists in performing diagnostic tests such as ECG's, EKG's • Initiatives Holter and Event monitors • Interacts with the patients as well as their families pre and post treatment • Evaluates and monitor heart related devices such as pacemakers • Monitors the patient and their vitals, especially cardiovascular readings • Assesses and interprets lab results • Possesses knowledge of ACC/AHA guidelines related to heart failure • Makes critical decisions concerning the initiative of emergency medical procedures as appropriate • Maintains an orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patients. DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • Uses critical thinking skills to assess facts and make rational decisions quickly and effectively when working with patients who have heart complications • Participates as part of an interdisciplinary care team in the treatment of cardiac - vascular conditions such as heart failure, heart valve disorders, high blood pressure, vascular disorders, heart attack and arrythmia • Interprets data and responds to urgent situations in a way that optimizes patient care and produces positive outcomes.