Cardiology Tech

SUMMARY :

Under the general supervision of the Lead Cardiology Technician, perform and edit electrocardiograms and assist in the Exercise / Holter Laboratory.All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patient.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include :

Instill Trust and Value Differences

Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform electrocardiograms and signal average ECGs on patients in the hospital. Apply Holter monitors on patients as needed.

Clean equipment after each patient and daily according to the hospital Exposure Control Plan.

Prepare the electrocardiograms on the EKG Management System computer and return confirmed report to the requester.

Enter charges or credits on the hospital Shared Medical Systems system and reconcile the results.

Schedule patients for all tests performed in the two laboratories and give pre-test instructions, notifying Admitting Department on a daily basis of scheduled patients. Confirm patients' appointments.

Assist in the Exercise / Holder Laboratory when needed, including patient prep and recording vital signs as instructed, and assisting as directed in emergency situations.

Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

BASIC KNOWLEDGE :

Equivalent to four years of high school. Data entry skills required. Additional specialized training in the sue of the electrocardiograms. Relevant experience may be substituted for specialized training. CPR certification required within six months of date of hire.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE :

One year performing electrocardiograms preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

None.

Pay Range : $17.69-$27.90

EEO Statement :

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location :

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type : M-F 630a-3p

Work Shift : Day

Daily Hours : 8 hours

Driving Required : No