Job Purpose
Performance of diagnostic adult and pediatric electrophysiology procedures as defined using our clinical cardiology management system and guidelines. Performing work in accordance with the physician request.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Perform all procedures as requested by providers and/or protocols in all the department’s clinical locations.
- Perform proper patient positioning, preparation, and electrode placement for all procedures and for all age groups.
- Obtain and document patient vital signs as requested.
- Explain various procedures to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Monitor patient vitals and symptoms throughout the course of procedures and document outcomes accordingly per protocol.
- Perform 12 lead ECG and ECG rhythm strip at the direction of the ordering provider. Record electrocardiograms of high quality, free from artifact and distortion per provider order and protocol.
- Prepare and process paperwork and digital data from electrocardiograph (ECG) readings for the provider’s review.
- Receive and process vendor generated arrhythmia monitor reports for interpretation by a Cardiologist.
- Receive and process critical results from vendor generated arrhythmia monitor reports and alert the reading Cardiologist per protocol.
- Process paperwork, digital data, and all ancillary services related to the stress tests.
- Configure cardiac arrhythmia monitor with patient information, perform chart prep, and review patient history.
- Educate patients on use of various cardiac arrhythmia monitors which may include transmission of symptomatic events and/or making diary entries of activities and symptoms.
- Perform proper placement of various cardiac arrhythmia monitors.
- Properly document placement of the cardiac arrhythmia monitor device and perform other tasks per protocol in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other applicable systems (i.e. RedCap, MUSE, etc.).
- Select appropriate exercise protocol as directed by the supervising provider or Exercise Physiologist to include pre/post exercise ECG tracings and ECG tracings during exercise. Maintain surveillance of ECG tracing, document vitals and symptoms throughout the stress test, and report any abnormalities to the supervising provider or Exercise Physiologist.
- Perform all required functions of the ECG carts, various arrhythmia monitor devices, the stress testing system, the ECG interpretation software (MUSE), the EHR, and other department applications as appropriate.
- Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and restock supplies.
- Participate in the training of new ECG Technicians and other various allied health professionals on electrocardiographic tests and procedures
- Participates in CQI&PS System Control Activities, Staff Development, Environmental Safety Awareness and Fire and Safety Practices, Disaster, CPR and Infection Control.
- Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential patient information.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to document and communicate accurate patient observations, care, and outcomes of care.
- Ability to triage multiple patient care or equipment related issues.
- Strong problem-solving skills dealing with technical and interpersonal issues.
- Ability to work in a team environment and to collaborate with a variety of staff members in a positive manner.
- Ability to operate a computer.
- Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism
Job Qualifications and Experience:
Diploma in Cardiac Technology with Electrophysiology Training / Experience
BLS.
Experience:
2 years
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