Cardiology Diagnostics Support Specialists Sr.

Job Title

Fulltime, Benefits eligible role

Day shift, Mon-Fri

Job Description Summary:

Rotates support alongside Sonographers; Exercise Physiologists and Technicians; Monitor Specialists; and Cardiology Technicians for daily clinical and clerical processes. Requires an extensive understanding of the products and services performed by the department with a focus on high-impact activities.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Schedules multidisciplinary testing procedures; monitor patient/staff flow and operation within assigned area.
• Assists in coordinating diagnostic tests.
• Performs basic cardiac testing procedures according to test requests such as EKG, and application of heart monitoring devices; and provide quality reports to ordering providers.
• Facilitates diagnostic outside interpretations.
• Provides timely and efficient billing and auditing processes.
• Facilitates electronic transfer of echocardiographic images to and from outside institutions.
• Provides clerical tasks associated with advanced and routine diagnostic testing procedures, including interpretation facilitation, distribution, verbal and written correspondence, documentation, and records management.

Education Requirement:

• High school graduate or equivalent, required.
• Post-Secondary school within a healthcare-related field preferred.

Certifications:

CPR certification, required.

Skills:

• Demonstrated emotional intelligence skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with an acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages (pediatric to adult).
• Ability to function with flexibility and adaptability to an ever changing and fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of equipment used with the specialty of Cardiology.

Experience:

1 year of healthcare related experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Decision Making

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing Far/near, Sitting

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"