Non-invasive Cardiac Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

Provides technical support during testing in the Echocardiography Laboratory. May also provide clerical assistance to these areas, using judgment and initiative to complete tasks and assist with the daily operations and workflow of the lab. Supports ongoing maintenance of ultrasound and stress testing equipment in conjunction with service agreements. Technician meets the qualifications to provide care for the patients in the specific age range in their assigned laboratory.

Job Duties

• Explains test procedures to the patient before their studies.

• Prepares inpatients and outpatients for noninvasive procedures such as exercise tests and transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiographic studies.

• This includes having patient change into appropriate gown, shave chest as appropriate, place ECG electrodes in proper location, insert intravenous line as ordered and prepare necessary paperwork.

• Operates ECG machine during testing, records heart rate, blood pressure, and any symptoms reported by the patient during testing.

• Assists exercise specialist and sonographer to monitor the ECG and blood pressure during stress testing procedures.

• Reports any problems or changes in patient condition to the test supervisor.

• Orders supplies for the Adult Echo Lab, keeping all areas stocked with necessary materials.

• These supplies include but are not limited to those items ordered from the laundry, storeroom, Distribution, and pharmacy.

• Cleans, maintains, and assembles mouthpieces and tubing used for metabolic testing.

• Cleans ECG lead wires and blood pressure cuffs after each study.

• Assists echo lab staff during transesophageal echoes by suctioning patients during the procedure.

• Cleans, maintains, and assembles probes for the Echo lab.

• Ensures general maintenance and cleaning schedule of echo and exercise equipment.

• Assists exercise and echo lab and medical staff during cardiac emergencies.

• Participates in special projects as assigned by the Echo Lab Supervisor.

• Responsible for maintaining High Level Disinfection competency for the Adult Echo Lab staff.

• Assesses and adjusts work schedule on a daily basis between Exercise and Echo based on workflow needs between the two areas.

• Responsible for actively participating in patient safety improvement and management program.

• Performs various clerical support as assigned: receive and prioritize phone calls promptly, assisting caller if necessary, helps to maintain daily schedule log and staffing assignments as necessary.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

We are seeking a Non-invasive Cardiac Laboratory Technician to Join our Team!

• Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma

• Related work experience - Minimum of 2 years

• Healthcare experience - Minimum of 1 year

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one?

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents??

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and?a health savings account (HSA)??

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage??

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions??

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly??

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year??

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive??

• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones??

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.??

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance??

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required), Minimum of 1 year-Healthcare (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.