Cardioneuro Technician, Full Time, Various Shifts

The Cardioneuro Technician will perform cardiac diagnostic procedures and select neurodiagnostic procedures on inpatients as well as outpatients of all ages. Essential Functions - Answering phone calls. - Retrieving data. - Ability to navigate department software programs. - Faxing copies of diagnostic studies to physicians. - Scan and save test results. - File reports. - Stock and order supplies. - Obtain and distribute all electrocardiograms (EKGs) to/from appropriate locations. - Perform EKGs on all age groups per policy. - Set up Holter Monitors with a physician’s order per policy. - Download, process, and accurately scan Holter Monitor recording to prepare it for physician interpretation. - Set up cardiac event monitor with a physician’s order per policy - Perform quality cardiac stress test per policy via either exercise stress or lexiscan. - Ability to perform an Electroencephalogram (EEG) with a physician’s order per policy. - Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures. - Set up Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT), as well as download results, and make available for physician interpretation. - Corrects billing mistakes; adds or removes charges as needed. Other Duties - Participates in departmental and association wide informational meetings and in-services, including staff meetings, association-wide forums, and seminars as required. - Reviews department and association-wide policies and procedures, and acknowledges with signature annually. Works with the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services to develop and maintain policies and procedures as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Abilities - Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English. - This position requires operational knowledge of office equipment in the Cardiopulmonary department. - Operational knowledge of department specific equipment including: EKG machine, Holter monitors, Cardiac Event monitors, Stress Testing equipment, Electroencephalogram (EEG) equipment, HSAT equipment, and associated interfaces for the aforementioned technologies. - Able to utilize the facilities electronic medical record (EMR). - Must also be service oriented and have excellent computer, problem solving, customer service, organizational, multi-tasking, professional interpersonal, and time management skills, as well as telephone etiquette, and the ability to prioritize work. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Work Environment At Summit Healthcare, our mission statement is that we are trusted to provide exceptional, compassionate care close to home. Our vision is to be the healthcare system of choice. To uphold our mission and vision statements, we expect all employees to practice SHINE Behavioral standards: - Always SHINE – show respect and be kind. - Always work together – we are on the same team. - Always serve others – no job is beneath you. - Always maintain high standards of quality and safety – best practice every time. - Always communicate clearly – be compassionate. - Always practice integrity – maintain confidentiality. - Always be accountable – take responsibility. - Always empower – create an environment of success. - Always excel – don’t settle for mediocrity. - Always promote wellness – make choices for a healthy lifestyle. Physical Demands Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of Sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Worker is exposed to extensive computer work. Required Education and Experience - Completion of a qualified EKG class. - CPR BLS AED within 30 days of hire. Preferred Education and Experience - 1 year of related experience. OSHA Exposure Category: Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. This is a safety sensitive position.