What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Procedures Technician I - Norwalk Hospital ECG position at Nuvance Health?
Title: Special Procedures Technician 1 - Norwalk Hospital ECG - Full Time, 40 hours - 8 hour shifts 7:00am - 3:30pm, with weekend coverage.
Required: High school graduate or equivalent Certification in basic life support (BLS) is required.
Summary: Provide complete and accurate analysis and report generation for all non-invasive cardiology diagnostic tests excluding Echocardiography. After training will assist the Cardiac Catheterization laboratory staff with lab and patient preparation.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs stress tests, all types of ambulatory monitoring, EKG's and holter scanning.
2. Prepares patient for testing including medical history and medical data.
3. Monitors patients during testing and institutes emergency procedures when necessary.
4. Generates reports for testing performed.
5. Processes EKG's in computer system for final physician reading. Delivers EKG results in timely fashion to Cardiologists.
6. Identifies critical results and reports abnormalities to the Cardiologist in a timely fashion.
7. Answers telephone and maintains excellent communication skills.
8. Assures all procedure data is transmitted to data management systems.
9. Edits reports and delivers reports in a timely fashion and troubleshoots system issues and reports issues to IT.
10. Reviews requisitions for accuracy and identifies order issues prior to testing. Accurately applies billing code to tests performed.
11. Troubleshoots equipment issues with IT and Biomed.
12. Maintains Cardiology equipment. Cleans exam rooms and supplies between patient testing.
13. Educates clinical staff on proper EKG cart maintenance.
14. Participates in promoting quality assurance within the department.
15. Participates in staff meetings and service training. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
16.Performs other duties as assigned and fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Other information:
Required: High school graduate or equivalent, Certification in basic life support is required. Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months job related experience.
Desired: Cardiovascular technician experience preferred.Location: Norwalk-34 Maple St
Salary Range:
$18.3900 - $34.1400 Hourly
Education Required: High School Diploma/GED
EOE, including disability/vets.
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
Salary : $18 - $34