Cardiovascular Technician - Per Diem

ATLANTICARE _____________________________________________ROLE DESCRIPTION TITLE: Cardiovascular Technician JOB CODE: 369/784 EXEMPT: NON-EXEMPT: X DATE: 8/2000 REVISED: 3/01, 6/01, 3/02, 8/03 ( R ) 12/05, 1/07, 9/07 (Q) 5/07 (WE) 3/26 (Q) POSITION SUMMARY This position performs cardiovascular diagnostic testing according to established departmental procedures. The Cardiovascular Technician understands heart rhythms interpretation and utilizes equipment proficiently. The Cardiovascular Technician maintains equipment per respective policies and reports any malfunctions to the Bio-Medical Services department. This position delivers care in a prompt and professional manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. The Cardiovascular Technician works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support departmental objectives. This position performs related office duties and participates in performance improvement activities. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: American Heart Association BLS required upon hire or transfer. Dysrhythmia course required within 90 days of hire or transfer; Maintained at department level. Cardiovascular Certification preferred. Passage of department specific testing required. EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years non-invasive cardiology technician experience preferred. The Technician performs specific testing, based on his/her educational level and clinical proficiency. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. WORK ENVIRONMENT Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, blood-borne pathogens, and potential injury. This position requires standing and walking a majority of the time. Requires the ability to push and pull patients that are moderately heavy to heavy on equipment on wheels. Cardiovascular Technician Page 2 The department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool lists the essential functions of this position. Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: EKG: All body systems including but not limited to: Cardiac/CV, Neuro, GI/Metabolic, GU/Renal, GYN conditions and disease etc.. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to the Nursing Leadership or the Cardiac Diagnostic leadership. The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: American Heart Association BLS required upon hire or transfer. Dysrhythmia course required within 90 days of hire or transfer; Maintained at department level. Cardiovascular Certification preferred. Passage of department specific testing required. EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years non-invasive cardiology technician experience prefeed. The Technician performs specific testing, based on his/her educational level and clinical proficiency. Proficiency in Clinical Applications prefeed at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.