Northeast Georgia Health System
Location
Gainesville, Georgia
Performs cardiac stress procedures and monitors critically ill patients under physician supervision. Responsible for preparing equipment, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety during complex diagnostic tests.
Requires a State Paramedic license with current BLS and ACLS certifications and a high school diploma. Minimum of 5 years experience in emergent, critical, or cardiology-focused acute care is required.
Job Summary Under the supervision of a credentialed Physician, performs cardiac procedures and assists with more complex procedures in the Stress Lab. Performs various procedures that require independent judgment, high level of skill proficiency and extensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart. Performs care of critically ill patients. The scope of care includes age group adolescent thru geriatric. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: State Paramedic license. Current BLS and ACLS certification required. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma Minimum Experience: 5 years experience in emergent care, critical care, or cardiology-focused acute care.
Good clinical skills and knowledge Ability to work in a changing, fast paced environment Ability to work within a multidisciplinary setting (physicians, nurses, technical staff, outside providers/groups) Good interpersonal skills Good assessment critical thinking skills Ability to operate technical equipment Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Ensures that correct patient data is entered into stress testing machine and that correct technical factors for each patient are selected to achieve optimal picture quality. Ensures that the correct patient, reason for procedure, and consent is obtained for the procedure ordered. Ensures that correct procedural paperwork is completed. Head to toe assessment of patient prior to procedure to ensure safety of patient during procedure. Preps the procedure room and equipment for procedure to be performed, to include cleaning, removal of trash, and restocking of room between cases. Maintains clean environment throughout non-invasive procedures and, at the end of the procedure, assures that all testing equipment is placed in the appropriate location and cleaned according to hospital policy. Prepares for procedure in terms of specific supplies required according to the procedure. Ensures patients are prepped and monitored appropriately, maintaining privacy and confidentiality. Review of patient medications, labs and past/current medical history prior to initiation of procedure. If not within guidelines, will follow protocol to modify care. Technician II runs the stress procedure independently and is responsible for the clinical well-being of the patient during these procedures, while imaging staff performs only the imaging component of the test to include: Nuclear stress tests (PET-CT, PET and SPECT imaging), Echo/Vascular stress tests (Stress Echo, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Low-dose Dobutamine, and Exercise Tolerance Test), Tilt Table Testing, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, Electrocardiogram, and Cardiac MRI Stress Testing. Continuous monitoring of 12-lead EKG and interpretation, patient signs and symptoms Recognition of any change in patient condition and initiates medication protocols independently. Administers medications according to current NGHS Medication Administration policy Collaborates with the registered nurse or supervising stress physician with critical findings or needs for advanced level of care. Performs and rotates through functions of pre, intra, and post stress, sedation and monitoring procedures. Assist with Transesophageal Echocardiogram and Cardioversions; moderate and deep sedation procedures. Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots stress testing and monitoring equipment, including ECG and structured report. Ensures that required pre-, intra-, and post- procedure is present and accurate when documenting in the patient EMR. Prepares and operates all specialized equipment found in the non-invasive cardiology environment. Performs and documents daily operational functions on procedure room equipment on designated documentation form. Ensures correct performable is selected for appropriate charges to be placed in system. Independently able to switch from one modality to alternate modality whenever appropriate during a procedure. Demonstrates ability to rapidly identify a life-threatening emergency, secure support and deliver care. Expedites patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to decrease length of wait. Facilitates patient admission or transfer to higher level of care. Ability to work in all noninvasive related departments. Maintains a team environment and culture. Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development. Assists in orientation of new staff and/or serves as a mentor. Serves as facilitator between staff and Manager providing feedback as necessary. Completes unit based skills annually. Attends mandatory educational classes pertaining to new equipment, procedures, supplies, and new technology. Responsible for continuing education for required certifications. Assists with the documentation for the department's PI programs and participates in the department's process improvement initiatives. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100% of time Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65% of time Intensity of Work: Constantly 66-100% of time Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.
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