cardiovascular technician

Bryan Health

Performs general equipment cleaning and stocking. Prepares machines and other equipment for sonographer use. Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms as well as cardiac monitor placement. Cleans and processes transesophageal probes.
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<b>PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</b><br>
1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
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2. *Participates in identifying and reporting patient safety issues.
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3. *Assists cardiovascular sonographers and coordinators as requested.
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4. *Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes all cardiac and vascular equipment (ultrasound machines, ultrasound probes including transesophageal probes, ECG equipment, etc.), following current infection control guidelines.
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5. *Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms, signal-averaged electrocardiograms, flight physical electrocardiograms, and holter and event monitor applications in accordance with established departmental policies.
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6. *Takes calls from account hospitals for "Stat" overreads; contacts Cardiologist 24/7 for urgent interpretation.
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7. *Receives event monitor transmissions of ECG strips and contacts Cardiologist for "Stat" overreads.
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8. *Recognizes and reports "Discrepancy ECG".
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9. *Prepares unconfirmed ECG's for cardiologist overread.
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10. *Transcribes cardiologist overreads, creating a confirmed ECG; distributes copies of confirmed ECG.
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11. *Performs routine equipment maintenance.
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12. *Transports patient and/or equipment, alone or with assistance, in bed, wheeled cart or wheel chair to designated area.
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13. Informs supervisor of any institution or equipment concerns.
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14. Maintains a safe working environment.
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15. May deliver medications received on unit to the appropriate patient, RN, physician, medication drawer or medication storage place.
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16. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
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17. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
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<b>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</b><br>
High school diploma or equivalency required. Current progress towards a cardiovascular sonography degree required. Courses related to cardiovascular field at post-secondary level required including ECG course. Basic Life Support (CPR) with AED certification within three (3) months of hire required. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.
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<b>Location:</b> Bryan Health · Non-Invasive CVS
<br><b>Schedule:</b> PRN (hours as needed), Rotating shifts

Non-Invasive Cardiac and Vascular Services Assistant

Sanford Health

<div><b>Careers With Purpose</b><br>
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<b>Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.</b><br>
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<b>Facility:</b> Heart Hospital
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<b>Location:</b> Sioux Falls, SD
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<b>Address:</b> 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
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<b>Shift:</b> Day
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<b>Job Schedule:</b> PRN
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<b>Weekly Hours:</b> Varies
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<b>Salary Range:</b> $15.00 - $22.50<br>
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<b>Department Details</b><br>
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At our Cardiovascular Institute, you will take on a specialized role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Sanford Health is renowned for offering compassionate and comforting care, ensuring a positive and affirming healing experience for all our patients.<br>
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<ul><li>Flexible scheduling with no evenings, weekends, or holidays</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Join an enthusiastic team who is passionate about patient care</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Leadership focused on employee growth and helping you find your passion</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Outreach to Iowa, Minnesota, and surrounding cities!</li></ul>
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<b>Job Summary</b><br>
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The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs basic patient care services and supports activities within ambulatory services. Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled to provide expanded services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical professional. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision screening, drug screens, point of care urinalysis and reception/clerical tasks. Patient Care Technicians have knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient care and cultural diversity, relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients from adolescence through geriatrics. Prepare patient treatment areas for use; prepare and clean medical equipment; dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards and policy. Clean and maintain patient care area(s) or treatment rooms. Monitors stock levels of medical inventory and restocks or reorders as needed. Work patient registries and identify opportunities to improve patient care. Must be self-motivated, independent and able to work well with team members. Must be able to work amidst multiple distractions while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills.<br>
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<b>Qualifications</b><br>
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High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.<br>
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Minimum of six months&rsquo; experience preferred. Experience in a clinic setting preferred. Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.<br>
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.<br>
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If working in North Dakota (ND) and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nursing Assistant (NA) through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment.<br>
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<b>Benefits</b><br>
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Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .<br>
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Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .<br>
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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.<br>
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<b>Req Number:</b> R-0251809
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<b>Job Function:</b> Nursing
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<b>Featured:</b> No</div>

Patient Care Technician - Cardiovascular Institute - PRN

UnityPoint Health

<div>Overview:
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Cardiac Technicians are part of the Cardiovascular team. They are responsible for performing 12 lead EKG&rsquo;s, Holter Monitors, Event Monitoring and Stress Testing on inpatients and outpatients patients at UnityPoint Health Des Moines. Cardiac Technician work closely with our physicians and other staff members to process these tests for interpretation, results distributes, coding and billing. Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psyche/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria) appropriate for all patients served by UnityPoint Health Des Moines. Works together with the rest of the care team to achieve the best outcome for every patient, every time.
</div>Why UnityPoint Health?:
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At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We&rsquo;re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.</p><p>
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you&rsquo;re in. Here are just a few:</p><ul><li>
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.</li><li>
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.</li><li>
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.</li></ul><p>
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.</p><p>
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.</p><p>
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.</p>
Responsibilities:<p></p><div><ul><li><p><br>
Troubleshoots equipment problems and makes necessary adjustments in order to obtain readable test results. Refers problems to appropriate personnel.</p></li><li><p>
Operates various types of technical and computerized pieces of equipment, including facsimile machine, Treadmill, Holter Monitor system, Event Monitor equipment, Blood Pressure Monitor system, and be proficient using EPIC. Recognizes isolation situations and takes appropriate precautions.</p></li><li><p>
Cleans with approved cleaning agent, stocks equipment and outpatient exam area.</p></li><li><p>
Checks crash carts and checks defibrillators daily where applicable.</p></li><li><p>
Investigates client concerns and refers to appropriate staff person.</p></li><li><p>
Hooks up and monitors Stress tests for arrhythmia&rsquo;s and blood pressure abnormalities and notifies Physician or nurse of changes, (including: Dobutamine, Nuclear, Stress Echocardiograms, and Regular Stress).</p></li><li><p>
Applies Holter Monitors, Event Monitors and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors (where applicable) and instructs clients in their usage. Loads recorded information into the appropriate computer system, edits, and prints and prepares results for the appropriate Cardiology group to interpret. Notifies Physicians of irregularities as directed.</p></li><li><p>
Performs and records EKG&rsquo;s and leaves results with patient chart. Prepares test results for Physician interpretation as directed. Logs, edits, transcribe and distribute reports as directed.</p></li><li><p>
Identifies dangerous arrhythmias and notifies appropriate personnel.</p></li></ul></div><br>
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Qualifications:
<ul><li>Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
</li><li>Must have skills and knowledge in working with pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.</li><li>
Must successfully complete basic arrhythmia/scope tech course within one (1) year of hire for new employees.</li><li>
BLS Certified (or for new hires obtained within 90 days)</li></ul></div>

Cardiology Tech-EKG-Methodist

Mayo Clinic

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  Why Mayo Clinic
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 Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News &amp; World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans &ndash; to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
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  Benefits Highlights
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   Medical: Multiple plan options.
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   Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
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   Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
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   Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
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   Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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 The Anesthesia Technician assists physicians and other medical/surgical support staff in conducting activities necessary for patient assessment/treatment/anesthesia intervention, physiological monitoring, and direct patient care. The Anesthesia Technician promotes excellence based on department specific and organizational goals with a commitment to the mission and philosophy. Creates a professional environment conductive to the delivery of quality patient care with growth and development of personnel. Advocates for the patient and staff safety. Collaborates with all other Mayo services to enhance patient care. This individual is responsible for his/her personal growth and development. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required. At the direction and under the supervision of the anesthesia provider, the Anesthesia Technician assists with preparing medications in accordance with policies.
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 High school diploma or GED required.
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 Knowledge of medical terminology and general hospital/clinic procedures preferred.
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 Clinical expertise and in-depth knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring preferred.
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  EMT And/or Paramedic Experience Preferred.
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 Vocational school or college courses preferred.
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  Previous Experience As a Respiratory Or CV Technician Preferred.
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 Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
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 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
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 Nonexempt
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 Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $22.73 - 32.26/ hour;
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 Full Time
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 Wednesday through Saturday, 10 hour overnight shifts, 1900 to 0530.
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 Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
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 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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Anesthesia Tech

Ascension

<div>Your future role at a glance:
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Location: </b>Austin, TX</div><div><b>
Facility: </b>Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin</div><div><b>
Department/Specialty: </b>Cardiovascular Intermediate Care</div><div><b>
Schedule: </b>Night shift | Full-time - 6:45pm-7:15am weekdays</div>
How you'll make an impact in this role:<br>
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Perform basic clinical and non-clinical care tasks under the supervision of RNs, ensuring high standards of safety for post-procedure and cardiac patients.</li><li>
Facilitate safe patient positioning, transfers, and activities of daily living (ADLs), maintaining specialized care for those with mobility restrictions or cardiac monitoring needs.</li><li>
Observe and promptly report critical changes in patients&rsquo; physical, mental, or emotional conditions to the nursing team to ensure rapid intervention.</li><li>
Diligently record patient data and care activities in medical records to support continuity of care and regulatory compliance.</li><li>
Maintain clean, organized patient rooms and ensure medical equipment is properly cared for and ready for immediate clinical use.</li></ul>
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
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Licensure / Certification / Registration:</div><ul><li>
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.</li></ul><div>
Education:</div><ul><li>
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.<ul><li>
Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.</li></ul></li></ul>
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:
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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you&rsquo;ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.</div>
Equal employment opportunity employer:
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Equal employment opportunity employer
</i></b></p><p>Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.</p><p><b><i>
Fraud prevention notice
</i></b></p><p>Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.</p><p><b><i>
E-Verify statement</i></b></p><div>
Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.</div>
Benefits:
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Paid time off (PTO)<br>
Various health insurance options &amp; wellness plans<br>
Retirement benefits including employer match plans<br>
Long-term &amp; short-term disability<br>
Employee assistance programs (EAP)<br>
Parental leave &amp; adoption assistance<br>
Tuition reimbursement<br>
Ways to give back to your community</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.</i></div></div>

Patient Care Tech Cardiovascular Intermediate Care

Mercy Cedar Rapids

<div><p>Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.</p><p></p><p>
No Holidays or Weekends!</p><p></p><p><b>
Work Shift</b></p>
Day<p></p><p><b>
Scheduled Weekly Hours</b></p>
40<p></p><p><b>
Summary</b></p>
This position supports Mercy&rsquo;s philosophy of patient centered care by providing safe and effective patient care by performing tasks and support functions under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse. Patient Care Technicians may fulfill an expanded role by performing additional tasks and responsibilities as delegated by their department.<p></p><p><b>
Job Description</b></p><p><b>
Job Duties</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed.</li><li>
Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome</li><li>
Provide safe and effective patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse by performing tasks and support functions as delegated by department</li><li>
Observe and communicate to the licensed nurse any changes in patient condition and pertinent information regarding the needs of the patient and/or significant others</li><li>
Demonstrate effective and age-appropriate communication as well as the ability to understand the needs of the patient including non-verbal communication, fears, anxieties and language/cultural barriers</li><li>
Maintains accurate and real time documentation of patient care provided</li><li>
Assures patient privacy by knocking on doors, closing curtains and protecting patient information</li><li>
Responds within scope of practice to emergencies and life-threatening conditions</li><li>
Demonstrates support for changes in practice designed to improve performance.</li><li>
Organize and prioritize daily work, taking into account the needs of patients, families and other health care workers</li><li>
Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and department work areas</li><li>
Assist in identifying quality improvement opportunities and demonstrate support for changes in practice designed to improve performance</li><li>
Ability to prioritize tasks, identify needs for changes in priorities and takes the initiative to recommend and implement changes in concert with their supervisor.</li><li>
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Department Specific Duties</b></p><p>
Cardiovascular:
</p><ul><li>Transports patients</li><li>
Provides patient care to include but not limited to rooming patients, taking vitals, patient transfer assists, and cleaning rooms/procedure room turnaround</li><li>
Schedules procedures via computer</li><li>
Orders supplies, stocks rooms, and monitors/tracks expiration dates</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></p><ul><li>
Role Models exemplary customer service skills including verbal and non-verbal skills and proper phone etiquette</li><li>
Creates a welcoming environment for all healthcare team members.</li><li>
Demonstrates the ability to provide safe and effective patient care</li><li>
Must have the ability to remain focused in stressful situations and perform multiple tasks quickly.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Professional Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Previous Patient Care Tech or Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Education</b></p><ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent preferred</li><li>
In addition, ONE of the following is preferred:<ul><li>
completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Health Support Professional program
</li><li>a minimum of 2 years in a baccalaureate program
</li><li>one year in an Associate's Degree in Nursing program</li><li>
comparable education, training and experience in the absence of successful completion of a CNA or Health Support Professional program</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Licensure, Certification, Registration</b></p><ul><li>
Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.</li><li>
Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
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Hourly<p></p><p><b><i>
Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.</i></b></p><p></p><p>
Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.</p></div>

Patient Care Tech - Cardiovascular - Full-Time

County of Santa Clara

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Under general supervision, to operate electrocardiograph (EKG) and other cardiac monitoring equipment and to provide clerical support to the electrocardiography department.</div><br>
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The current full-time vacancy is located at Valley Medical Center. However, the eligible list may be used for future vacancies and extra help opportunities as they occur within the health system, which includes St. Louise Regional Hospital.</b><br>
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Learn more about Santa Clara Health System at:<br>
scvmc.org, och.sccgov.org, slrh.sccgov.org<br>
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 Twitter I @scvmctalent<br>
 Facebook I facebook.com/SCVMC<br>
 LinkedIn | linkedin.com/scvmc</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Typical Tasks</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.</p><ul><li>
Receives requisitions for electrocardiograms and other cardiac monitoring examinations;</li><li>
Performs inpatient and outpatient routine and Short Turn Around Time (STAT) EKG's, including walk-in patients referred from other clinics;</li><li>
Prepares and assists patients prior to examinations, attaches electrodes, and operates the electrocardiograph;</li><li>
Verifies valid physician order or requisition for EKG study, verifies patient identifiers and inputs patient demographics into EKG machine;</li><li>
Monitors the recording procedures to discern artifact or abnormalities;</li><li>
Prepares EKG and other cardiac tracings for upload into EKG Data Storage System and assigns studies to be read by physicians;</li><li>
Prepares, sets up, and instructs patients for the 24 hour ambulatory Holter cardiac monitoring procedure;</li><li>
Prepares appropriate EKG charges for data entry by department billing personnel;</li><li>
Cleans and performs light maintenance on EKG equipment and notifies internal biomedical equipment repair staff or equipment vendors for more difficult repairs;</li><li>
During daily inpatient rounds, performs checks on unit EKG carts to verify accuracy of time, date and other settings;</li><li><div>
Performs pacemaker interrogation checks accurately and efficiently;</div></li><li><div>
Performs stress tests safely and accurately, including exercise treadmill, Lexiscan, Adenosine, Dobutamine stress ECHO, exercise stress ECHO and nuclear treadmill;</div></li><li><div>
Monitors and evaluates patient&rsquo;s responses to testing procedures such as symptoms, vital signs and arrhythmias;</div></li><li><div>
Administers the application of the Zio-patch on patients accurately and efficiently;</div></li><li><div>
Maintains records of daily EKG processes; edits and transcribes functions for lead EKG attachments, Holter reports and 30-day Event reports;</div></li><li><div>
Maintains files, prepares new file folders in accordance with established protocols and procedures, searches for and pulls files;</div></li><li><div>
Performs Quality Control by verifying all hard copy data has been transferred to EKG Data Storage System;</div></li><li><div>
Collects EKGs from all inpatient and outpatient sources on all shifts (such as emergency department and health clinics) in electronic format or via regular delivery system; verifies accuracy of data and uploads studies to EKG Data Storage Systems;</div></li><li><div>
Makes copies of EKG tracings and reports upon request of other departments and agencies;</div></li><li><div>
Orders departmental supplies;</div></li><li><div>
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;</div></li><li><div>
Performs other related duties, as assigned.</div></li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Employment Standards</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:</div><br>
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Training and Experience Note:</b><div><div>
The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a Certificate of Achievement or Certificate of Completion from an accredited EKG Technician training program, Laboratory Assistant/EKG Technician program, or Phlebotomy Technician/EKG Technician program consisting of 144 quarter hours (or equivalent) of classroom training in EKG and an externship of at least 160 hours that included any of the following: Holter monitoring, event monitoring, stress testing, or treadmill training;<br>
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Two (2) years of full-time patient care experience within the past four (4) years in an acute care hospital, one (1) year of which was performing EKG procedures.</div><div><b><br>
Special Requirements:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Possess and maintain a Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), for the duration of employment in this classification;</li><li>
Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver&rsquo;s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization;</li><ul><li>As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.</li></ul></ul></div><div><br>
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Knowledge of:</b><br>
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Basic principles of patient care and general hospital organization;</li><li>
Basic electrocardiogram (EKG) and related cardiac monitoring examinations;</li><li>
Basic medical terminology;</li><li>
Basic techniques of anatomical placement of electrodes for EKG and related examinations;</li><li>
Operation of electrocardiograph and other basic cardiac diagnostic machines;</li><li>
Normal and abnormal wave patterns and their variants;</li><li>
Artifacts in tracing and methods to eliminate or correct;</li><li>
Computer systems and applications.</li></ul></div><b>
Ability to:</b><br>
<ul><li>
Apply techniques and anatomical placement of electrodes for EKG and related examinations;</li><li>
Operate electrocardiograph and other basic cardiac diagnostic machines;</li><li>
Apply techniques for anatomical placement of electrodes for EKG and related examinations;</li><li>
Distinguish between normal and abnormal wave patterns and their variants;</li><li>
Recognize artifact in tracings and correct or eliminate it;</li><li>
Deal tactfully and empathetically with persons under stress;</li><li>
Perform basic computer operations and data entry;</li><li>
Maintain files and records and write brief reports;</li><li>
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;</li><li>
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies;</li><li>
Use computer systems and applications.</li></ul></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Physical Requirements</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li><div>Stand for extended periods of time and walk between rooms and areas, as needed;</div></li><li><div>
Lift and carry equipment, weighing up to 25 pounds;</div></li><li><div>
Visual acuity to read and interpret EKG results and adjust and set up equipment;</div></li><li><div>
Bend, kneel, and reach to make any adjustments for EKG needs.</div></li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

EKG Technician

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