What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Monitor Specialist (2364) position at US Heart & Vascular?
US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Cardiac Monitor Specialist to join our team at our HeartPlace Imaging clinic in Dallas, TX.
IV experience is required for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Explains testing procedures to patients and obtains consent form.
- Attaches electrodes to patient's arms, legs, and chest area,
- Starts treadmill at speed directed by physician.
- Starts electrocardiograph and records data, such as angle and speed of treadmill, patient's indications of pain, and measurements of blood pressure.
- Informs the physician of wave abnormalities on electrocardiogram.
- Stands alongside patient during test to lend support if necessary.
- Removes recorder strip printout from machine upon conclusion of test to obtain permanent record of test.
- Edits and mounts representative samples of tracings for patient's record, indicating time of test measurement and bodily factors that could have affected recording.
- Cleans, adjusts, and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Assists in the training of new personnel.
- Maintains accurate inventory of materials and supplies.
- Verifies patient appointments the day before, to ensure use of isotope.
- Assists in notifying patients of special instructions prior to testing,
- Escorts patients to check-out.
- Participates in attaining insurance precertification for tests
- Performs all other duties as required.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of practical experience
- IV experience is required
- Current CPR certification.
- Must have reliable transportation.
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