Arrhythmia Diagnostic Specialist SSP, Performs EKG and Stress Testing - Jeff Hwy - PRN

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This job assumes responsibility for and provides diagnostic care according to departmental guidelines and standing orders under the direction of the physician. This includes, but is not limited to, enabling the operations of the section, providing technical expertise with procedures, and patient advocacy. The Arrhythmia Diagnostic Specialist provides quality reports for physician interpretation, dictation, and distribution. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

• Required
  - High School diploma or equivalent

• Required - 3 years related experience in an outpatient clinical setting or completion and certification of EKG course in lieu of clinical experience.
• Experience with 12 lead EKG and rhythm strips.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality as defined by the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act.
• Experience working efficiently and calmly under pressure and functioning without direct supervision when necessary.

• Required
  - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Preferred
  - Completion and certification of EKG course, Cardiac Technician certification, and/or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Self-directed

• Performs wound checks using aseptic techniques with suture removal when needed 7 to 10 days after implant of pacemaker or Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD).
• Provides follow-up education to the patient by explaining basic pacemaker methods and issuing them a transmitter.
• Performs telephone pacemaker analysis 1 week and 4 weeks after every implant and every 4 months following or based on physician request; telephones the patient requesting the patient transmit electrocardiogram (EKG) (magnet and non-magnet) over the phone.
• Records, interprets and edits EKG strips in the pacemaker database system and then report for physician interpretation.
• Provides preliminary report of cardio-beeper within 10 to 14 days for physician interpretation at the end of the 30 day service or immediately upon request.
• Provides a preliminary holter report according to departmental protocol of arrhythmias obtained for physician review and interpretation within 24 hours of receiving recording or immediately for a stat request.
• Recognizes signs/symptoms of infection, hematoma and other post-op complications.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and…