About this role
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Under general supervision and based on physicians orders, the Stress/EKG Technician performs a wide variety of cardiology testing, including holter monitor placement/scanning, stress testing, and report processing/documentation functions for both inpatients and outpatients, for use in diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases and conditions.
Job Description:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education:
Requires H.S diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant or Stress Testing/EKG training program preferred.
Licensure/Certifications:
BLS/CPR Certification required. ACLS preferred.
Minimum Experience:
1-2 years' work related experience required.
1-2 years stress testing experience preferred
Advanced EKG interpretation skills preferred.
Ability to perform manual blood pressure checks.
I.V. start experience preferred.
Knowledge and experience with cardiology setting. Familiar with cardiac disease processes, terminology and medications.
Other Skills Required
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Ability to rely on experience, judgment and time management skills to plan and accomplish goals.
Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff, ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; to set priorities and solve problems; to respond quickly to urgent requests.
A Physical Abilities Job Description is a component of this Job Description.
The nature of the tasks/responsibilities required of employees in this position will likely expose them to blood and body fluids. Employees will be oriented to and required to understand and to follow the universal precautions for infection control. A summary list of tasks and procedures that may cause exposure to blood and body fluids is listed on the attached Physical Abilities Job Description. Also identified is the protective gear that is available.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
Pay Range:
$21.00 - $28.26
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.