Cardiac Stress Technician- SPECT or PET/CT

Company : South Heart Clinic

Job Type : Full Time

Harlingen, Tx

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Cardiac Stress Technician- SPECT or PET/CT

Basic Function:
Specific Skills may include Working with Referring/Supervising Physicians and their offices in obtaining pre/post procedure information. Preparation of patients and monitoring of patients during the entire procedure. Preparation includes providing pre and post education to the patient, obtaining IV access, placement of electrodes, review and update of patient’s history and assessment of the patients’ condition, consultation with the physician and Nuclear Medicine Technologist on testing procedures and the preparation of pharmacological agents and other drugs as required. Monitoring of patients during the procedure includes but is not limited to; monitoring the patient’s vital signs pre/post and during the exam, safe operation of the treadmill, documentation and interpretation of various readings (ECG, BP) consultation with the Nuclear Medicine Technologist and physician on the patients’ condition pre/post and during the exam. Other responsibilities include working constructively and efficiently with the office staff to facilitate smooth transition of the patients during the day, continuous interaction with patients and family members during the day, participation in quality assurance studies and in-service programs. The Cardiac Stress Technician is responsible for on-site patient care, prior to, during and after every patient exam. The Cardiac Stress Technician must be proficient in any/all life saving techniques, including but not limited to; BCLS, ACLS, AEDs’, cardiac rhythms’, and any/all crash cart uses and drugs. The Cardiac Stress Technician must possess the knowledge of growth and development; range of treatment needed and demonstrate a clinical thinking process specific to the age of the patients served ranging from Adult through Geriatric. This employee must demonstrate support for customer and corporate policies and management decisions. In addition, the Cardiac Stress Technician must interact with clients, staff, patients and Supervisory staff in a professional, cooperative and timely manner always and display appropriate customer relations’ skills and a positive and supportive attitude. The Cardiac Stress Technician is responsible for working the hours, shifts and locations assigned and deal appropriately with emergencies and last-minute changes. The Cardiac Stress Technician is responsible for appropriately instructing new employees and coworkers and diligently applying the CDL Company Objectives of “Best Appropriate Patient Care”.

Qualifications:
Required:

Must be a high school graduate.

Must be a graduate of an accredited Paramedic training program with a minimum of five years of “in the field” experience.

Must possess good communication (oral and written), human relations and training skills to work effectively with patients, managers, staff and physicians.

Must possess the professionalism and poise to deal with conflict and emergencies when they arise.

Preferred:

Experience monitoring ECG tracings

Ability to start IV’s

Experience with nuclear stress tests

Experience with technology and media devices.

Critical Performance Skill:
Spoken Communications, Assertiveness, Energizing, Analytical Problem Solving, Interaction, Perceptivity, Versatility, Reading the System, Team Building, Decision Making and Problem Solving

Working Conditions:
Manual dexterity is required to adjust machine controls, arrange, attach, and adjust supportive devices. Ability to obtain satisfactory results by following set procedures and standards. Ability to contact patients who are under physical and/or emotional stress in order to properly position and take test. Ability to interact successfully and constructively with physicians. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination or treatment. May lift patients or assist in lifting patients on and off examination table. Prolonged standing required most of the time. Must be able to drive to various locations as required. Some pushing, pulling, reaching, etc. required during work period. Electrical, magnetic and ionizing radiation hazards are present. Takes safety precautions and wears protective gear when appropriate.

Principal Accountabilities/Essential Functions

Prepares patients properly for procedure.

Monitors patients properly during procedure.

Compliance with HIPPA regulations.

Interacts continuously with patients and family members during the day.

Participates in quality assurance studies and in-service programs.

Demonstrates support for customer and corporate policies and management decisions.

Interacts with clients, staff, patients and Supervisory staff in a professional, cooperative and timely manner.

Displays appropriate customer relations’ skills and a positive and supportive attitude.

Works the hours; shifts and locations assigned and deals appropriately with emergencies and last minute changes.

Appropriately instructs new employees and coworkers.

Diligently applies the CDL Company Objectives of “Best Appropriate Patient Care.”

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