Lifespan
Location
Providence, RI | United States
Job description
Summary:
Under
the supervision of the Lead Cardiac Tech and/or the Cardiac Non-Invasive Lab
Manager and according to precise procedures acquires electrocardiograms (EKGs)
to provide data for diagnosis of heart ailments. Reconciles EKG with order and
assigns to Cardiologist for interpretation using Tracemaster IECG EKG
Management System. Places Holter monitor recorder and Cardiac Event monitor
recorders on patients according to precise procedures. Upon return Cardiac Event Monitors assigns
reports to Cardiologist for interpretation using Medtronic Paceart Optima. Performs exercise stress testing according to
precise procedures to provide diagnosis of heart ailments with Cardiac Nurse
Clinician. Upon completion based on
procedural guidelines enters specified data and scans EKGs into GE CCW Stress for
Cardiologist interpretation.
Responsibilities:
Receives
order from EPIC for in-patient or referral form from physicians office for
outpatients. Pre-registers patients as
necessary. Describes procedure to patient considering guidelines for age
specific competency. Checks arm bands and has patient confirm name and DOB. Selects patient order from worklist on EKG
machine and confirms patient Name and DOB.
Properly
positions patient for procedure.
Measures intercostal space for correct placement of electrodes on
chest. Applies electrodes to limbs and
in accordance with condition of patient.
Views
EKG on preview screen to assure technical quality. Prints/stores quality EKG.
Leaves
copy for unit /transfers wirelessly to Heart Station. Reconciles EKG with order on Tracemaster IECG
EKG Management System. Assigns to Cardiologist
for interpretation.
Schedules
in/out patient Holter monitors Cardiac Event Recorders and walk in EKGs in
EPIC.
For
Holter Recorder determines proper placement of electrodes preps area applies
electrodes. Reviews leads to determine technical quality of recording.
Instructs
patient to fill out diary of activities and symptoms and confirm monitor return
date.
For
Event Recorder applies monitor to patient explains and demonstrates procedure
for recording symptoms and playing back saved rhythm via telephone and/or
wireless device Runs test strip with patient transfers to monitoring center to
confirm receipt and technical quality of recording. Confirms expectations and patient
understanding of procedure.
Maintains
records in EPIC Lifetime Clinical Record.
Conducts
in/out patients exercise stress tests.
Preps patient according to precise procedures. Obtains pre-test electrocardiograms Explains
procedures to patient and closely monitors patient and equipment during
study---acquires quality EKGs throughout exercise and is alert for EKG rhythm changes.
Enters
patient demographics blood pressure obtained by nurse patient symptoms into
computer throughout exercise.
Participates
in CPR if necessary.
Complies
with infection control policies/procedures at all times.
Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Interpersonal
skills to explain procedure and elicit cooperation of patient during test and
to exchange information with Physicians Nurses and other hospital personnel.
Ability
to recognize changes (but does not need to identify) in rhythm throughout
exercise print and alert nurse as necessary.
Clerical
skills to prepare reports requiring use of personal computers and knowledge of
medical terminology.
Ability
to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation with active certification in American
Heart Association CPR required.
Demonstrated
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration
of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step
of the care process.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum
2 years experience in clinical setting performing Adult EKGs applying Holter
Monitor/Cardiac Event Monitor application and assisting exercise stress
testing preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Patient
care area with some exposure to infectious diseases.
Considerable
walking and standing to perform tests on patients in units; requires pushing of
portable medical equipment.
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Part Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: IBT
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