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+ Position Summary

+ Position Responsibilities

+ Unit Specific Position Responsibilities

+ Prepares patient for testing procedures. Explains procedures to patients

+ Calibrates machine and loads graph paper, if appropriate.

+ Keeps accurate progress notes and assists the physician during testing procedures

+ Takes blood pressure, watching cardiac monitor for arrhythmias or any stress testing EKG changes. Relays this information to the physician.

+ Delivers tests to physicians for interpretation. Reports abnormal results immediately, following department protocol.

+ Enrolls patients in Cardiac Event Monitor Service. Instructs new patients and provides follow-up as needed.

+ Gathers information for monthly pacemaker transmissions, records on flowsheet and reports information to pacemaker RN

+ Monitors EKG’s and charging of EKG’s in Epiphany

+ Files interpretations. Maintains records, files, and tracing information.

+ Maintains equipment. Restocks supplies in assigned work area.

+ Maintains unit in a clean and orderly manner. Keeps equipment in good working condition.

+ Answers telephone and screens calls appropriately.

+ Recognizes emergency situations; initiates life support measures for patients as necessary.

+ Enhances professional growth through educational programs, conferences, and workshops

+ Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested

+ Maintains patient confidentiality.

+ Performs related work as required.

+ Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

+ Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):

+ CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) certification obtained within 18 months of start date.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) training, or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment

+ Mandatory Reporter training or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.

+ Organizational Requirements:

+ Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.

+ Preferred Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma

+ Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

+ Knowledge of a variety of testing procedures to operate and maintain equipment.

+ Knowledge of ECG examination, diagnostic, and stress testing procedures

+ Knowledge of anatomy, physiology

+ Knowledge of physical exercises for patients.

+ Knowledge of common safety hazards and safety precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.

+ Skill in administering a variety of tests as directed.

+ Skill in eliciting appropriate information and gaining cooperation from patients

+ Skill in writing reports and completing charts.

+ Skill in taking and evaluating vital signs.

+ Ability to apply written guidelines, procedures and standardized work practices

+ Ability to maintain a professional manner with patients through attire, mannerisms, and dialogue.

+ Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate effectively.

+ Ability to read, write, understand and speak fluent English

+ Proficient use of standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

+ Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience: