Cardiac Stress Test Technician

About Tennessee Heart Tennessee Heart is a leading cardiovascular practice dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. Supported by Atria Healths management services platform, Tennessee Heart combines clinical excellence with advanced technology and operational support to improve patient outcomes and expand access to cardiovascular care across the region. Position Summary The Cardiac Stress Test Technician is responsible for performing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing, including treadmill exercise stress tests, stress echocardiograms, and nuclear stress procedures in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate data collection, maintaining patient safety, and supporting the cardiology team in delivering a high-quality patient experience. Key Responsibilities Testing & Patient Care Perform treadmill exercise stress tests and assist with stress echocardiogram and nuclear stress proceduresPrepare patients by explaining procedures, obtaining medical history, and recording baseline vital signsPlace ECG electrodes and ensure accurate signal acquisitionMonitor and document heart rhythm, blood pressure, symptoms, and overall patient response during testingPerform pre-test assessment to determine patient appropriateness for exercise or pharmacologic stress testing Clinical Monitoring & Safety Recognize and respond to cardiac arrhythmias, ischemic ECG changes, and hemodynamic instabilityIdentify abnormal findings and escalate promptly to the supervising physicianMonitor patients during recovery and provide post-test care instructionsEnsure patient safety at all times, including rapid response to medical emergencies Operations & Documentation Accurately document all testing data and clinical findings within the electronic medical record (EMR) (Altera TouchWorks)Ensure timely communication of results for physician interpretation and reviewOperate, calibrate, and maintain stress testing and ECG equipmentMaintain clean, organized, and fully stocked testing rooms Team Collaboration & Quality Collaborate with cardiologists, APPs, nurses, and technologists to support efficient patient flowSupport Echo, Nuclear, and PET workflows as needed across the practiceEnsure compliance with departmental policies, accreditation standards, and infection control guidelinesParticipate in quality improvement, patient safety, and process improvement initiatives