Cardiac Tech, Upton Cardiology, Per Diem

## Cardiac Tech, Upton Cardiology, Per Diem Apply:
On-site (100% Onsite):
Upton, MA:
Part time:
Posted Today:
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**** Exemption Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Hiring Range:**$23.36 - $42.04(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
** Schedule Details:
** Monday through Friday
** Scheduled

Hours:

** per diem / PRN
** Shift:
** 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
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* * Cost Center:
** 34000 - 2821 Upton Cardiology This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# #
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Performs a variety of specialized pacemaker/cardiac laboratory duties to assist in the evaluation and treatment of cardiac patients. Compiles patient history and preps patient for procedures. Technical duties may include cardiac monitor analysis, pacemaker threshold testing, cardiac defibrillator and pacemaker testing and reprogramming, and computerized database system administration. Provides basic interpretation of data under physician guidance.

Note:

Specific responsibilities assigned/required may vary dependent upon campus location.

I.
Major Responsibilities:
1.
Obtains and reviews patient history information prior to testing.  Prepares patient and explains procedure.  Answers patient questions within scope of authority and alerts the physician or nurse to questions or concerns requiring their attention.  2.
Performs EKGs, edits directories and performs computer tasks in MUSE cardiovascular information system.  3.
Performs Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), including patient prep and explanation, under the direction of the MD.  4.
May assist clinician by monitoring patient during Implantable Loop procedure.  5.
Proficient in using monitoring device that will capture rhythms, blood pressures and pulse ox readings during Tilt testing.  Must learn operation of Tilt table.  6.
Responsible for gathering patient information pre-Tilt and ILR procedures.  7.
Performs cardiac monitor analysis and notifies covering Licensed Independent Practitioner of abnormal findings.  8.
May complete billing as required.  9.
Receives and directs phone calls.  Schedules appointments as needed and directed by clinicians.  10.
Ensures tests and procedural prep information is provided to patients.  11.
Performs pacer interrogation.  Evaluates pacemaker and defibrillator patients via threshold testing and reprograms devices per MD order.  12.
Responsible for Device home remote monitoring interpretations.
Evaluating and creating reports and reporting any abnormal findings to appropriate M.D.  13.
Serves as a resource for staff in troubleshooting clinical and technical issues.  14.
Performs basic troubleshooting and repairs of various equipment, including, but not limited to, EKG (Electrocardiogram) and ETT (Exercise Tolerance Test) equipment.  Coordinates repair resolution with Clinical Engineering as necessary.  15.
Completes required documentation for all tasks, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II. Position

Qualifications:

License/Certification/

Education:

Required:

1.  High School diploma or certificate

Experience/

Skills:

Required:

1. Minimum of four years progressively responsible experience in cardiac testing.
2.

Demonstrated proficiency in performing pacemaker telemetry, cardiac monitor analysis and pacemaker interrogation (dependent upon campus requirements).
3. BLS certification.
4. Successful completion of the pacemaker interrogation competency or MUSE CVIS System Administration competency.
5. Experience and proficiency in…