CARDIAC STRESS TECH
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then
please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number:
R-17967
Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg RoadWeymouth, MA 02190
Department Name:
SSH Cardiovascular Center HB
Status:
Full time
Budgeted Hours:
40
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Performs Electrocardiograms in a variety of settings. Performs
Holter monitor placements. Assists physicians with Exercise
Tolerance Stress Testing and Drug Study Stress testing, with and
without nuclear medicine. Operates EKG Data Management System.
Essential Functions
1. Performs EKG services according to established procedure of
South Shore Health & Educational Corporation.
a. Performs EKG's in a variety of settings, employing accurate lead
placement and assuring good quality tracings.
b. Performs specialty EKG's, such as pediatric, pacemaker magnet
check and right-sided leads.
c. Performs good quality Holter monitor placements, with thorough
patient instruction.
d. Ensures that EKG's are transmitted from cart wirelessly; during
downtime, transfers data via manual transmission or memory
card..
e. Places EKG's in appropriate physician's electronic in basket,
sends pediatric EKG's to CHBOS for interpretation, sorts out Mass
Com studies, insures each EKG has an order..
f. Is able to locate, print, and fax an EKG via Muse DMS
systems.
g. Performs all necessary paperwork including EKG editing,
distribution of reports, billing reconciliation and completion.
h. Responds to in-house codes.
i. Responds to RRT's as needed.
2. Assists physicians with Cardiac Stress Testing.
a. Instructs patient fully and answers any questions. Assists in
obtaining informed consent.
b. Operates Pyxis to obtain Adenosine, Regadenoson or any other
medications necessary for Cardiac Stress testing.
c. Preps skin thoroughly and places electrodes appropriately.
d. Performs patient history, resting blood pressure, resting EKG,
and if in-house patient, checks for cardiac enzymes prior to paging
physician.
e. Is knowledgeable about operation of Stress equipment; can change
protocols mid-test, perform manual protocols, initiate emergency
stop, troubleshoot minor problems, print final reports, and add on
EKG's from full disclosure..
f. Performs blood pressures during test and during recovery phase,
and documents appropriately.
g. Monitors EKG continuously, documents arrhythmia and reports
significant changes to physician. Monitors transcutaneous oxymetry
when requested.
h. Keeps clear lines of communication by wearing and responding to
assignment pager, and documenting physician paging and physician
call back info.
i. Initiates Code 9 in emergency; assists responders as needed.
j. Knows protocols and tech responsibilities for each of the
following Cardiac Stress Tests; Regular Exercise Stress Test,
Stress Echo, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Exercise Stress Test with
Nuclear Medicine (Spect), Persantine Stress Test with Nuclear
Medicine, Adenosine Stress Test with Nuclear Medicine.
3. Identifies patients and properly labels data.
a. Identifies patient by checking name and hospital account number
on patient armband.
b. Checks transmitted EKG's to ensure that proper documentation
procedures are followed.
c. Labels Holter diaries with patient information and enters
demographics into digital recorders accurately.
d. Fully enters patient information into EKG carts and Stress carts
prior to testing.
e. Insures that mismatch EKG's on Muse get addressed in timely
manner.
4. Maintains equipment.
a. Cleans, inspects and restocks EKG and Stress carts each
shift.
b. Checks function of Stress Lab emergency equipment, checks O2
supply, checks code cart status and enters data in logbook on a
daily basis.
c. Informs supervisor or Biomed Department immediately if problems
occur.
d. Keeps digital Holter monitors clean, inspects wires.
5. Will maintain sufficient inventory to efficiently operate the
EKG services.
a. Assesses supplies daily.
b. Maintains sufficient stock of all items used on EKG carts and
Stress Labs.
c. Maintains minimal inventory so that areas are not
overstocked.
d. Insures that items with expiration dates are replaced on
time.
e. Rotates stock with expiration dates.
6. Will assist with the training of new employees, student interns,
and employees of other departments.
a. Works one-on-one with new employees when requested.
b. Acts as a resource and good role model for new employees.
c. Consults with supervisor on progress of students and new
employees.
d. Demonstrates use of EKG carts and stress equipment to nurses,
nursing assistants and physicians.
7. Will promote the department by utilizing good customer service
practices.
a. Is courteous and friendly to patients.
b. Greets patients appropriately by introducing self by name and
job title, explaining procedure and ensuring that patient's
questions have been answered before starting procedure.
c. Answers phone in a prompt and courteous manner and by stating
name.
d. Always behaves professionally and in accordance of hospital's
Culture of Service Excellence.
e. Utilizes Press Ganey cards for outpatients.
8. Performs clerical duties such as computer data entry, filing,
recording, and mailing reports as needed.
a. Enters orders and bills existing orders for cardiac testing.
b. Is able to retrieve and print reports online in Meditech and
Muse.
c. Makes good use of downtime to help with clerical duties.
9. Performs billing for Holter and Stress testing using Meditech
system.
a. Accesses and completes orders for in-house patients.
b. Creates and completes orders for outpatients.
c. Cancels orders for tests not performed.
d. Maintains billing log and Holter work log.
10. Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified
time frames, as part of the organization's overall mission.
a. Is compliant with all mandatory education without needing
prompting.
b. Maintains BLS training.
c. Attends employee forums.
d. Supports Culture of Service Excellent efforts.
e. Attends lab meetings.
11. Technology - Embraces technological solutions to work processes
and practices.
a. Is proficient in all functions of Muse system.
b. Is proficient in all functions of EKG carts.
c. Is proficient in all functions of Case systems.
d. Is proficient in all functions of Seers Light Holters and can
download data into Mars.
e. Attends Mock Codes.
12. Safety Awareness - Fosters a Culture of Safety through personal
ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
a. Promptly notifies supervisor of safety concerns
b. Is compliant with daily QC/equipment checks.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education - Preferred
High school education
Minimum Work Experience
Prefer a minimum two (2) years cardiology, medical assisting or EMT
services, or degree in Exercise Physiology.
Preferred (not required) Certifications
Completion of EKG certificate program preferred
BLS - Basic Life Support
Required additional Knowledge and Abilities
Basic EKG interpretation skills.
Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, EMT or equivalent work
experience with vital signs preferred.
Basic computer skills preferred
Day shifts within the range of lab operating hours Sun-Sat 6am-7pm.
You would work with your supervisor to plan the specifics of your
shifts.
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American
Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH),
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association
(AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
(Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life
Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses
offered through SSH)
Keywords: South Shore Health, Westfield , CARDIAC STRESS TECH, Healthcare , Weymouth, Massachusetts
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