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Cardiac Services Assistant (Per Diem)

Cape Cod Healthcare

#BLS #Patient Flow #Blood Pressure #EKG #Medical Supplies #Oxygen Saturation #Rapid Response #Cardiac Arrest #Outpatient Cardiology #Holter Monitor #Cardiac Services #Stress Test

Unknown On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location

Falmouth, Massachusetts

Quick overview

The Cardiac Services Assistant supports technologists by preparing patients for cardiology tests, performing EKGs, and monitoring vital signs. They also manage department supplies and provide clinical support during cardiac emergencies and Holter monitor analysis.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and one to three months of related experience or training. Required certifications include BLS and an EKG course, with a requirement to complete a Basic Arrhythmia course within six months.

high schoolprofessional certificateMultitaskingCommunicationBLSEKGPatient careComputer systemsBlood pressure monitoringMedical supply managementBasic arrhythmiaOxygen saturation monitoringHolter monitor analysisCardiac stress test assistance

Job description

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
Assists Nuclear Technologist and Cardiac Services Tech with patient flow.
Does minor room clean ups pre & post testing.
Sets up patient for stress test, attaching EKG leads and record blood pressure during the test.
Performs blood pressures and oxygen saturations, observes patient’s condition, observes monitors for indications of positive tests or other complications.
Assists technologists transferring patients on and off exam tables and/or treadmills.
Orders and stock supplies for the outpatient Cardiology Department.
Prepares patients pre & post cardiology tests.
Performs 12 lead EKG’s.
Inputs patient information into Muse when covering in the inpatient Cardiology area.
Analyzes 24/48-hour Holter monitors/operates Holter monitor analysis system when covering in the inpatient Cardiology area.
Responds to cardiac arrests and rapid responses, within the department, when covering in the inpatient cardiology area.
Must wear personal dosimeter badge to monitor radiation exposure.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to use and learn basic level computer systems and print reports.
Good communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
BLS required.
Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course within 6 months in position.
EKG course or certification required