Technician

Requisition Id: 13190

Job Purpose:

This position has the responsibility of performing routine electocardiography (ECG), Treadmill Test (TMT), Echo procedures throughout the hospital. The incumbent will also provide Holter Monitor hook-ups as needed for patients.

Job Responsibilities:

Completes lead placement, calibration and operation of a Holter Monitor.
Completes electrocardiograph readings on patients as requested by various departments within the hospital.
Prepares and processes paperwork for electrocardiograph readings for physician’s review.
Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and restocks supplies.
Maintains accurate logs of patient information regarding electrocardiograph readings; Holter requests; Cardiac studies; and assists in maintaining filing cards and patient folders.
Prepares and processes billing paperwork.
Operates sophisticated computerized data acquisition equipment used in obtaining electrocardiograms of patients undergoing various stress procedures.
Assists the stress test proctor in monitoring patients throughout the course of the procedure.
Participates in training other Cardiac Technician positions in special procedures.
Performs medical procedures involving a treadmill/bicycle exercise tolerance tests, Thallium, Muga, and oxygen consumption stress tests.

Candidate Requirements:

Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
Ability to provide care to the population served.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.