Cardiology Technician-Electrocardiogram
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
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Req #: 166553
Type: As Needed
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Overview: As a member of the interdisciplinary Diagnostic Cardiology team, contributes knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to adult and pediatric patients undergoing non-invasive diagnostic exams and procedures. The Cardiac Technician will function both independently and in collaboration with the Diagnostic Cardiology nursing staff, sonographers, and under the direction of physicians. Responsibilities: Clinical Excellence/Patient Care * Assesses the needs of patients and families undergoing diagnostic procedures, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. * Assists the physician with the development of an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. * Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care. * Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in the Diagnostic Cardiology Department in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. * Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. * Utilizes critical thinking in making judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of the patient. * Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required in the safe performance of the following exams. * Adult and pediatric electrocardiography (EKG) * Adult and pediatric cardiac ambulatory monitoring * Adult and pediatric treadmill stress testing * Adult implantable cardiac recorders (if applicable) * Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to operate specialized equipment including, but not limited to the following: * Electrocardiography machines * EMR and EKG reporting systems * Patient monitoring systems * Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of radiation safety and practice including the use of radiation protection devices and exposure levels for both the associate and patient. Development & Patient Education * Continues professional development and involvement in activities that enhance the technician's practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. * Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families' age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. * Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. * Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Qualifications: * High School diploma or GED * Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within 3 months from hire date. * Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. * Multicultural sensitivity. * Microsoft Office - basic computer skills. * Customer/patient focused. * Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. * Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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