Location: 1105 N. Central Expressway, Suite 120, Allen, TX 75013
Duration 13 Weeks Contract
Shift: Days- 8 hour: Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Note
The applicant for this position can expect to perform ETT exams on a 30-min schedule. This includes prepping for the exam, explaining the procedure, performing the stress test with blood pressures, recovering the patient, preparing the preliminary report, and delivering the stress strips to the reading physician.
Job Description
The applicant should possess a thorough knowledge of EKG rhythms.
Have basic knowledge of EKGs and stress testing.
Experience in the stress component of Stress Echo is recommended.
The applicant should be able to communicate well with physicians, managers, and coworkers.
Knowledge of the Epic EMR is helpful but not required.
The Synapse Fuji PACS system is used for report preparation.
Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent (required) AND
CMA – Certified Medical Assistant with 2 years’ experience Monitoring Cardiac Stress Testing (required) OR
Associate Degree/Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or relevant Healthcare field (required)
6 months experience in Cardiac or Stress Testing environment (preferred)
BCLS Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (required)
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (preferred)
What You Will Do
Delivers care to patients utilizing the Cardiac Stress Monitor Technician Process
Monitors patients at rest, stress and recovery on EKG and takes and records blood pressures as directed.
Conducts treadmill tests, including patient preparation, test performance, and patient recovery.
Performs Holter scans, signal average electrocardiograms (ECGs), may scan Holter acquisitions and review data to identify abnormalities.
Prepares reports of test results for interpretation by the physician
Ensures correct lead placement and operates stress testing equipment, including entry of applicable patient data.
Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
Prepares testing rooms and maintains daily cleaning list.
Escalates non-routine issues to the practice manager or physician.
Communicates with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing or after echocardiogram/stress testing.
Performs other duties as assigned by practice manager or physician.
Potential for a little float, but clinic #187865 would be the Primary Clinic