Confluence Health·Chelan County, Washington
Perform cardiac stress tests including treadmills, nuclear stress tests, and stress echoes under the direction of an advanced practice provider. Ensure patient safety through continuous EKG monitoring and rhythm interpretation while maintaining clinical equipment.
$22.54 - $37.06 Overview
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Assist with performing stress tests (treadmills, nuclear stress tests, and stress echoes) under the direction of an advanced practice provider for both outpatients and inpatients. Position Reports To: Practice Manager
Perform stress tests under supervision of Advanced Practice Provider.
Explains purpose and procedure of stress test to patient.
Patient preparation for testing which includes set up of modified 12 lead EKG and continuous monitoring throughout entirety of test with rhythm identification and interpretation.
Maintain/clean stress test machines and equipment.
Ability to quickly troubleshoot problems that may arise with stress testing equipment.
Order supplies/medications.
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided.
Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team
Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Customer
Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
High school graduate or GED. Accredited Medical Assisting program graduate. Active Medical Assistant - Certified license through the Washington State Department of Health. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).
Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting. Basic computer skills. Basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms.
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position: Unprotected Heights - No Heat - No Cold - No Mechanical Hazards - No Hazardous Substances - Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes Lighting - Not specified Noise - No Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes Infectious Diseases - Yes
Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program and an active Medical Assistant - Certified license in Washington State. Candidates must possess or obtain Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.
Market context
In Washington, advanced-practice openings for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants are often competitive because employers look for state licensure, current BLS and ACLS, EPIC proficiency, and recent clinical case documentation. These roles can move quickly when a candidate matches the required scope and charting expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then prepare your 24-month case logs before applying.
