Job Description
The Cardiology Technician performs various non\-invasive cardiac procedures, including stress testing, Holter monitor hook\-up, ECG's for all age groups. These procedures are performed following established department and Medical Center policy and procedures.
### **Core Competencies**
Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with the age specific categories.
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Provides healthcare services in own job category to the age specific categories.
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Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms for the age specific categories.
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Performs all clinical procedures for adult and pediatric patients per Departmental policy.
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Recognizes basic cardiac rhythms including EKG changes of acute MI, V TACH, V Fib or heart block and provides intervention as indicated.
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Initiates Code Blue and emergency measures when indicated according to BCLS and hospital policy.
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Prepares testing area for procedure, including necessary forms, charts, equipment and supplies.
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Prepares patient for electrocardiogram and stress testing utilizing proper lead placement and skin preparation.
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Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients.
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Assists physician/R.N. during exercise testing.
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Performs Holter monitor hookups and removal.
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Checks results on\-line and sends to ordering M.D.
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Performs ECGs on pediatric and neonatal patients, and ECGs/SAECGs on adult patients.
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Prepares test results for interpretation and dictation; completes work process before end of shift.
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Updates and files chart.
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Responds to beeper or iPhone when assigned EKG's.
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Transports patients as necessary.
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Orders supplies and maintains appropriate stock levels.
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* Provides training for new personnel or updated training to established personnel.
### **Experience**
**Number of Years Experience** **Type of Experience**
2 Performing EKG's and Stress Testing### **License / Certification Requirements**
BCLS or ACLS Certification **Compensation Range**
$28\.31 / Hour
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