Cardiac Technician II

Cardiac Technician

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, Extended Holter monitors 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 stress tests including but not limited to, Exercise Stress Testing (ETT) and Cardiopulmonary Stress Tests according to precise procedures to provide diagnosis of heart ailments with assistance of Cardiac Nurse. Upon completion, based on procedural guidelines enters specified data and scans EKGs into Epic Cupid for Cardiologist interpretation.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Responsibilities include receiving orders from EPIC for in-patient or referral form from physician's 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. Is able to adequately identify critical arrhythmias, including any ST elevations, atrial fibrillation with RVR, and ventricular tachycardia. Is able to escalate critical findings to the appropriate personnel. 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, Extended 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-patient Exercise Stress Tests, Cardiopulmonary Stress Test and other variation of stress testing if required. Preps patient according to precise procedures. Obtain pre-test electrocardiograms. Obtain pre-test PFT (pulmonary function test) for Cardiopulmonary Stress Test. Explains procedures to patient and closely monitors patient and equipment during study---acquires quality EKG's 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.

Minimum qualifications include interpersonal skills to explain procedure and elicit cooperation of patient during test and to exchange information with Physicians, Nurses and other hospital personnel. Medical Assistant Certificate preferred. 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. 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 include 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.

Pay Range: $21.33-$22.27

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: Per diem

Work Shift: Day

Driving Required: No

Union: International Brotherhood Teamsters