Cardiology tech holter

• Prepares and scans 24-hour and 48-hour Holter and other ambulatory recordings as ordered by physicians
• Generates physician preliminary reports
• Informs cardiac fellow or attending cardiologist of critical cardiac abnormalities detected during Holter scanning immediately filling out critical values report
• Attaches monitors to patients according to department protocol and provides patients with instructions to ensure optimal monitoring
• Maintains patient logs of Holter evaluations performed and accurately file all test reports according to department policy
• Enters into HIS computer all data necessary to charge/credit patients for services as required
• Checks and maintains functioning of Holter recorders and scanners to ensure availability of equipment
• Schedules patients for instruction on the use of arrhythmia monitors
• Provides patients with adequate instructions on the use of arrhythmia monitors to ensure optimal results
• Processes and documents transtelephonic transmissions
• Maintains work area in a clean orderly safe manner, prepares supply inventories, and cleans all equipment used according to department policy
• Performs other cardiology non-invasive testing as needed to include stress testing
• EKG
• rhythm strips
• signal averaged EKGs etc.
• Provides clerical functions necessary for physician interpretation, department record-keeping & patient billing
• Interacts with medical staff, nurses & other hospital departments regarding patient care & department procedures
• Maintains a safe, organized & efficient work environment
• Participation in professional development & process improvement teams by attending inservices meetings & continuing education programs appropriate to the goals & needs of the department
• Provides training assistance to new employees, physicians, residents & fellows
• Performs EKG stat and routine testing and other testing as needed
• Provides competent & proficient technical support during Stress Testing.

• Minimum 2 years college or Associate Degree
• 1-2 years cardiology exp.
• Possess basic knowledge of life-threatening EKG abnormalities and arrhythmias and perform other stress testing in a clinical or hospital setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic EKG interpretation of arrhythmias and other abnormalities
• Typing and computer, and clerical skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Good communication skills
• BCLS
• ACLS
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and STAT call ins in order to accommodate staffing needs
• Capable of performing a medium amount of lifting & transferring related to patient care (i.e., lifting up to 20-50 lbs occasionally)
• Ability to communicate with patients
• Ability to transcribe medical information.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

prior experience with various age groups is preferred

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program