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The Cardiovascular Tech I is responsible for supporting the Mission and Vision of Crittenton Hospital Medical Center (CHMC) by, under general supervision and according to established standards and protocols, performs Electrocardiograms; Stress Tests (Regular, Thallium, Persantine); and Holter monitor procedures in order to assist physicians in assessing patients’ cardiovascular system. May assist in training new employees and perform related clerical and service duties. Responsibilities: Essential Functions| Prepares patients according to established standards and protocols for conducting stress testing procedures, including routine treadmill and various isotope studies. Monitors patient blood pressure and ECG status before and after procedure.| Uses electrocardiographic recorders to produce technically accurate and artifact-free tracings.| Prepares patients according to established standards and protocols for conducting stress testing procedures, including routine treadmill and various isotope studies. Monitors patient blood pressure ECG status before and after procedure.| Verifies that proper consent forms are signed prior to test.| Obtains accurate and pertinent patient medical histories for presentation to supervising physicians. Documents technical findings appropriately. Prepares documentation and tracings for physician review.| Instructs patient in proper post-procedure activities regarding diet, exercise and shower restrictions.| Sets up 24-hour ambulatory ECG recorders and instructs patients in their use.| 8. Follows department and CHMC’s policies regarding crash cart operations and daily defibrillator check.| Non-Essential Functions| May assist in orienting new employees and students in stress testing techniques and procedures.| Performs related duties such as stocking supplies, maintaining files and logs of tests and patients seen, preparing reports of activity and cleaning and maintaining of work areas.| Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by quality service and positive staff attitudes.| Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of CHMC through performing behaviors consistent with the CHMC Standards of Performance and Code of Ethics.| This position requires the ability to identify age related differences within the persons served and the adjustment of treatment style and expectations as appropriate, including adjustments based on the person’s served cognitive function and learning ability. This will include taking into account their religious and cultural needs and preferences.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S) REQUIRED: Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: -

+ High School graduate or GED equivalent required.

+ Completion of a hospital-approved program in cardiology technology, or other related college course work, or the equivalent of one (1) year prior experience in administering stress tests or prior EKG experience. - Knowledge of proper 12 lead electrocardiographic lead placement and skin preparation techniques. -

+ Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

+ Must possess ability to recognize technical artifacts as well as cardiac arrhythmia patterns including heart blocks, ischemia and infarction.

Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital

+ Department: Diagnostic Cardiology Anc 001

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Union Code: MIROC Service Employees Intl

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.