Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift
Description:
Care provided is appropriate to the age of the patients served, as defined in the scope of service for the practice.
* Monitors patients during invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures for arrhythmias, cardiovascular status change, pain, mental status change. Intervenes appropriately.
* Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with the invasive Cardiologist throughout the procedure to facilitate patient safety, treatment and diagnosis.
* Continuously monitors ECG for abnormalities and reports emergent or urgent rhythms to Cardiologist and other team members.
* Clinical experience with Telemetry stress testing
* Up to date arrhythmias- Examples:
- Scanning holter monitors
- Stress tests
- Monitor Tech
Experience with Remote Monitoring
Experience with Merlin, Carelink, Boston Scientific devices
Experience with Pacemakers/ICD devices
LEADERSHIP:
* Ensures that all assigned duties are completed.
* Takes responsibility for smooth operation and patient flow on a daily basis. Informs
Manager of problems in a timely manner.
* Performs other job related duties and projects as requested.
* Contributes to policy updates as requested.
* Regularly participates in gathering data for PI initiatives.
* Maintains up-to-date knowledge of procedures performed by acquiring relative continuing
education, seeking learning opportunities within the field of electrophysiology.
TEACHING:
* Provides patient with explanation of condition, as necessary and written information, when
possible.
* Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health teaching of patients and relatives.
* Documents patient teaching and patient verbalization of understanding.
* Participates in clinical orientation of new staff when requested.
* Shares benefits of seminars attended with fellow employees.
* Assists management in the development of an updated and ongoing orientation process for
associates.
* Answers patient and family questions to insure understanding and provides emotional support for patients and families.
* Reports pertinent observations to the Cardiologist.
* Communicates clearly and effectively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
* Records and reports pertinent data completely and accurately to appropriate persons, ie: variances, equipment failure, etc.
* Collaborates regularly with all other clinical disciplines in the planning as appropriate.
* Assumes designated charge duties when necessary.
* Provides guidance to team members and serves as resource person to the team.
* Participates in the investigation of physician and/or patient complaints, takes action to
correct, and/or refers to Coordinator/Manager when outside scope of authority.
* Reports recurring guest-related problems to Coordinator/Manager and makes suggestions for changes in practice to solve problems.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS:
* Reduces patient's anxiety through calmness of own manner and by thoroughly explaining all procedures.
* Demonstrates the essence of "team" by acting in a positive, productive manner with co-workers and other department associates.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent on-the-job training required.
* Certified Cardiovascular Tech preferred or equivalent experience
* BCLS from AHA certification required
* ACLS preferred
* EKG skills/arrhythmia interpretation required
Licensure:
* National Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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