ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH TECHNICIAN FT [0358]

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs EKGs/Stress on patients utilizing cardiology and Nuclear Medicine protocols, assuring each record is standardized and the lead placements are properly positioned to obtain quality recording and appropriate data for adequate assessment of results.

Notifies provider immediately upon observation of unexpected or serious arrhythmias or ST/T wave changes, even if not life threatening.

Responds to codes and STAT requests to perform STAT EKG/stress testing as directed by cardiology providers.

Assists provider with stress testing in Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Catheter Lab and Cardiology clinics utilizing protocols.

Monitors and observes patients' physiological status throughout test and recovery period, and notifies provider immediately of adverse symptoms.

Instructs and prepares patient appropriately, ensures all necessary paperwork is completed prior to starting test. Stress test includes instruction, demonstration, and assessment of entering, walking and exiting moving treadmill to ensure safety.

Prepares patient for diagnostic testing.

Instructs patient about logging time/activities/and symptoms into diary.

Operates Holter scanner and printer.

Detects and records abnormal EKG complexes.

Notifies provider immediately of serious or unexpected EKG findings.

Ensures test are reviewed and signed by the Cardiologist, and completes data input into computer accurately within two weeks after test completion to provide timely access of test results to all providers.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, FSA

Requirements:

ECG-EKG Tech must have a minimum of one year direct patient care experience within the last three years in the field.

Must have BLS through AHA

Requires current and valid certification

The contract personnel shall have the knowledge and ability to use computers and other technology.

Must be authorized to work in U.S.

For more information about the position, please contact Lara Gullett at 606-356-3960 or lgullett@a-teamsolutions.com

For more information about A-Team Solutions LLC, visit www.a-teamsolutions.com.

A-Team Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.