Responsibilities:

• Performs 12-lead electrocardiograms and other noninvasive cardiology exams as ordered by the physician.
• Performs graded exercise tests and radioisotope stress tests under the supervision of the physician when applicable.
• Performs ambulatory monitoring procedures and event recording procedures.
• Participates in medical emergencies in the Clinic.
• Performs pacemaker and ICD evaluations when applicable. Learns operation of new equipment and technology.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and file at all times, including product and service quotes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Six months basic ECG training with Arrhythmia knowledge from an accredited school.

Certifications:

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Complexity of Work:

• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
• World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
• Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
• Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
• Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

Work Experience:

• Six months experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians and other health care workers.
• Ability to empathize with patients and families.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Duties: Interact with Patients, families, physicians and other health care workers. Good hand coordination for positioning of electrodes and equipment. Good vision to analyze computer screens and graph recordings to diagnose test results. Use good judgment in stressful emergency situations. Adequate mathematics skills to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Physical Duties: Moderate lifting and positioning of patients. Moderate pushing and pulling equipment.
• Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned. Minimal risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.