Non-invasive Cardiac Laboratory Technician

• 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.

Qualifications:

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