Non-Invasive Cardio Tech PRN

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Location

BLH Bronson LakeView Hospital, BSH Bronson South Haven Wellness Center

Title

Non-Invasive Cardio Tech PRNUnder general supervision, and according to standard practices and procedures, the non-invasive tech assists in the performance of cardiovascular related procedures.

EKG technician performs EKG according to procedures and protocol of cardiovascular services. In addition, may need to perform signal average EKGs and rhythm strips.

Downloads and edits EKG tracings, and records any factors that may have affected recording. Performs various clerical functions including computer and MUSE entry.

Documents and verifies CVS charges, stress tests, and physician over reads. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year of training and experience in medical setting.Successful completion of a BLS training course within the past two years or successful completion within 6 months of hireCardiovascular Services Department 100-3700 : Basic EKG class within 6 months of hire;

12Lead EKG class within 12 months of hire; IV insertion class upon new hire orientationCardiovascular Services Department 100-6430 : Basic EKG class within 12 months of hire

• Basic PC computer skills to operate the database and office programs used in the department
• Ability to communicate effectively and with social sensitivity are definitely required.
• Must be able to work and communicate with all managers, employees, physicians, and customers.
• Must be able to work well within a small work group which includes : communicating effectively with team members, assertively handling conflict, diplomatically resolving issues, participating in problem-solving.

Individuals in this position must treat everyone in a professional manner.Work which produces levels of mental / visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.

Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.

e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

Department 100-3700 (Cardiovascular Services / EKG) : Stress Lab

Opens labs. Prepares rooms for daily tests. Sets up IV trays and bags of saline needed for Tilt table, Nuclear stress, Stress echo and Dobutamine tests.

Checks supplies and stocks as necessary and pulls appropriate paper work for test being done.

• Familiarizes patient with test to be performed and preparation for the test; obtains any relevant information from the patient and available clinical records.
• Starts an I V line according to protocol.
• Prepares patient for procedure with appropriate preparation for designated tests and placing electrodes and leads on patient;

monitors blood pressure throughout study.

• Assists Exercise Specialist during stress testing; Monitors blood pressure, observes the patient for signs of distress, and performs other activities required by the physician or staff.
• Upon completion of study, removes IV from outpatients, offers liquid refreshment, removes electrodes, replaces telemetry monitor, and returns patient to waiting area. Holter and Event Monitors
• Applies event monitors and holter monitors and instructs patient in appropriate use. Documents and enters the charges and other appropriate information into computer according to department procedures.
• Performs Holter scanning of recording from Holter monitor worn by patient; which includes observing screen to identify irregularities or verifies data provided by computer program and printing sections of abnormal heart patterns or full disclosure of recording for interpretation by physician. EKG
• EKG technician performs EKG according to procedures and protocol of cardiovascular services. In addition, may need to perform signal average ekgs and rhythm strips.
• Downloads and edits EKG tracings, and records any factors that may have affected recording.
• Performs various clerical functions including computer and MUSE entry.
• Documents and verifies CVS charges, stress tests, and physician over reads. Other Duties
• Performs minor preventive maintenance on equipment and cleans equipment, bloodpressure cuffs, electrode wires, harness, and treadmill bar.

Lock cabinets. Turn off lights.

• Enters necessary patient test results, charges, and other appropriate information into computer.
• Troubleshoots equipment and reports findings to appropriate department for repair Department 100-3702 (CVS Cath Lab) :
• Transports patients via stretcher from departments throughout hospital.
• Pulls venous and arterial sheaths and applies pressure to site; assesses site for bleeding, applies pressure dressing to site;

assesses patient response to intervention; provides patient teaching; documents pertinent information on the post-cardiac procedure record.

• Performs EKGs when patient condition warrants.
• Orders supplies and stock procedure rooms.
• Prepares lab / s according to procedure to be performed using appropriate sterile technique
• Prepares patient for procedure; places electrodes and leads on patient; applies pulse ox; applies B / P equipment; shaves arterial sheath site; checks patient pulses.
• Troubleshoots equipment and reports findings to appropriate department for repair (biomed, specific vendor, and / or facility services.

Department 100-6430 (Prep and Recovery Unit) :

• Perform pre and post procedure vital sign checks that include heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and sheath site checks.
• Prepare patient for procedure; shave arterial sheath site; check patient pulses.
• Pulls venous and arterial sheaths and applies pressure to site; assesses site for bleeding, applies pressure dressing to site;

assesses patient response to intervention; provides patient teaching; documents pertinent information on appropriate post- procedure record.

• Performs EKGs when patient condition warrants.
• Orders supplies and stocks unit.
• Enters necessary patient test results, charges, and other appropriate information into electronic medical record.
• Assist with unit clerk duties : answer telephone, assemble charts, and enter orders as needed.
• Troubleshoots equipment and reports findings to appropriate department for repair

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Cost Center

3700 Cardiovascular Services / EKG (BSH)

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