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Bronson Healthcare · 3 weeks ago

Non Invasive Cardio Tech PRN BMH-2

Greater Kalamazoo Area

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Bronson Healthcare is a compassionate and resilient organization dedicated to providing excellent patient care. The Non Invasive Cardio Tech will assist in cardiovascular related procedures, perform EKGs, and ensure proper documentation and patient preparation for tests. This role requires effective communication and teamwork within the cardiovascular services department.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Assists in the performance of cardiovascular related procedures

Performs EKG according to procedures and protocol of cardiovascular services

May need to perform signal average EKGs and rhythm strips

Downloads and edits EKG tracings, and records any factors that may have affected recording

Performs various clerical functions including computer and MUSE entry

Documents and verifies CVS charges, stress tests, and physician over reads

Opens labs and prepares rooms for daily tests

Sets up IV trays and bags of saline needed for Tilt table, Nuclear stress, Stress echo and Dobutamine tests

Checks supplies and stocks as necessary and pulls appropriate paperwork for tests being done

Familiarizes patient with test to be performed and preparation for the test; obtains any relevant information from the patient and available clinical records

Starts an IV line according to protocol

Prepares patient for procedure with appropriate preparation for designated tests and placing electrodes and leads on patient; monitors blood pressure throughout study

Assists Exercise Specialist during stress testing; Monitors blood pressure, observes the patient for signs of distress, and performs other activities required by the physician or staff

Upon completion of study, removes IV from outpatients, offers liquid refreshment, removes electrodes, replaces telemetry monitor, and returns patient to waiting area

Applies event monitors and holter monitors and instructs patient in appropriate use

Documents and enters the charges and other appropriate information into computer according to department procedures

Performs Holter scanning of recording from Holter monitor worn by patient; which includes observing screen to identify irregularities or verifies data provided by computer program and printing sections of abnormal heart patterns or full disclosure of recording for interpretation by physician

Performs minor preventive maintenance on equipment and cleans equipment, blood pressure cuffs, electrode wires, harness, and treadmill bar

Enters necessary patient test results, charges, and other appropriate information into computer

Troubleshoots equipment and reports findings to appropriate department for repair

Transports patients via stretcher from departments throughout hospital

Pulls venous and arterial sheaths and applies pressure to site; assesses site for bleeding, applies pressure dressing to site; assesses patient response to intervention; provides patient teaching; documents pertinent information on the post-cardiac procedure record

Orders supplies and stocks procedure rooms

Prepares lab/s according to procedure to be performed using appropriate sterile technique

Prepares patient for procedure; places electrodes and leads on patient; applies pulse ox; applies B/P equipment; shaves arterial sheath site; checks patient pulses

Qualification

BLS certificationBasic EKG class12 Lead EKG classIV insertionPC computer skillsPatient careEffective communicationTeam collaborationConflict resolution

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

1 year of training and experience in medical setting

Successful completion of a BLS training course within the past two years or successful completion within 6 months of hire

Basic EKG class within 6 months of hire

12 Lead EKG class within 12 months of hire

IV insertion class upon new hire orientation

Basic PC computer skills to operate the database and office programs used in the department

Ability to communicate effectively and with social sensitivity

Must be able to work and communicate with all managers, employees, physicians, and customers

Must be able to work well within a small work group which includes: communicating effectively with team members, assertively handling conflict, diplomatically resolving issues, participating in problem-solving

Individuals in this position must treat everyone in a professional manner

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines

Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time

Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients

Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required