<strong>WSH - Travel: Cardiac Stress Technician</strong><br /> <br />  <strong>ASAP start</strong> <strong> SHIFT- Days- 8 hrs between 5:30a-5pm</strong> <strong> Will work at YHK and Apple Hill </strong> <strong> </strong><br /> <strong>*Looking for 2 yrs </strong> <strong> experience</strong> <strong> *Must have previous Stress Testing experience </strong> <strong> Will be required to take EKG Test on first day- must pass to continue contract </strong> <strong> Could care for covid</strong> <strong> Could float as needed </strong> <strong> Epic preferred</strong> <strong> </strong><br /> <strong>Clinical Checklist</strong> <strong> PM 86806-</strong> copy this twice due to Paula closing req in error and to replace past traveler. <strong> Do not submit local candidates to these travel positions. Contact the PMO team for the local rate first. If candidate accepts the lower local rate, submit the profile which clearly notates candidate is local and aware local rates are lower.</strong><br /> <strong>As of 1/5/2022 all travelers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. </strong><br /> <strong>**Any traveler declining the COVID-19 vaccine, must be approved for a medical/religious exemption by their agency </strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Job Description:</strong><br /> Under general supervision from department leadership, performs various stress tests and other non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures utilizing clinical knowledge and professional judgement within the parameters of professional and departmental standards and protocols. Prepares, assesses, and provides care for the patient throughout the procedure. Tests performed may include exercise stress test, pharmacological stress tests, stress echocardiograms and nuclear stress tests. Other testing done may include 12-lead EKGs, EEGs, EECP , and scanning Holter Monitors. Tests are performed in the inpatient and outpatient setting.<br /> <br /> <strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>Essential Accountabilities:</strong><br /> <br /> • Possesses the knowledge and skills level to administer treadmill and pharmacological protocols for stress tests which includes: monitor, record, and interpret EKG tracings for diagnostic purposes, determine appropriate testing protocol, recognize presence of permanent pace maker , calculate and record diagnostic parameters, monitor and evaluate patient tolerance to test including chest pain, and prepare study for physician interpretation.<br /> <br /> • Responsible for patient safety including recognizing cardiac arrhythmias and respond according to emergency protocols utilizing BLS skills and obtaining emergency medical equipment.<br /> <br /> • Provides care to patient: obtain history, assesses patient condition, collects and interprets clinical information for appropriateness for ordered test, explains procedure, obtains consent, provides personal care/hygiene<br /> <br /> • Performs electrocardiograms. Possesses knowledge of rhythm recognition to notify physician of abnormal EKG and patient's total condition throughout the test. May also be responsible for processing EKGs from various units/off-site locations including reconciling errors and assigning EKGs for interpretation.<br /> <br /> • Maintains clinical information, and enters and retrieves patient data from software applications and EMR specific to testing being done.<br /> <br /> • Maintains operational knowledge of Noninvasive Cardiology equipment with ability to troubleshoot this equipment.<br /> <br /> • Performs clerical duties (as applicable to specific department): schedule procedures utilizing knowledge of test codes, inventory management, transport tracking. Answers phone.<br /> <br /> • Trains/precepts new employees<br /> <br /> • Additional training/competency to be completed to independently perform other diagnostic procedures possibly done in department including EEGs, EECP , and Holter Monitor application and scanning.<br /> <br /> <strong>NonEssential Accountabilities:</strong><br /> <br /> • Performs tests with portable equipment in patient room when necessary or applicable.<br /> <br /> • Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.<br /> <br /> • Attends meetings as required.<br /> <br /> • Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.<br /> <br /> • Performs other related duties as identified.<br /> <br /> <strong>Common Expectations:</strong><br /> <br /> • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.<br /> <br /> • Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).<br /> <br /> • Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.<br /> <br /> • Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards, cleans equipment.<br /> <br /> • Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department. Maintains established policies and procedures, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.<br /> <br /> • Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.<br /> <br /> • Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.<br /> <br /> • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, attends in-services, and staff meetings as required<br /> <br /> <strong>Qualifications</strong><br /> <br /> • Notes:<br /> • Other combinations of formal education, training and experience may be considered.<br /> <br /> • Minimum Experience:<br /> • 6-12 months.<br /> <br /> • Minimum Education:<br /> • High School Diploma or GED and completion of cardiac related training/certification<br /> <br /> • Preferred Education:<br /> • Education in Cardiovascular Technology or Exercise Science.<br /> <br /> • Required Courses:<br /> • BLS certification<br /> <br /> • Physical Demands:<br /> • Frequent Standing/Walking.<br /> <br /> • Moderate bending, stooping, lifting, assisting, pulling, pushing (manages patients and equipment)<br /> <br /> An EKG Technician is trained to operate the designated medical equipment which diagnoses the health of a persons cardiovascular system. He attaches electrodes to predefined points on a patients chest, arms, and legs. The electrodes lead to an electrocardiogram machine, from which the EKG Technician takes a reading. This reading is used by a cardiovascular specialist to make initial decisions regarding the cardiovascular health of the patient, and decide a course of treatment, if required. Two to 5 years experience is required.<br /> <br /> <span style="color:#222222; font-size:12px; font-weight:600">Comments</span><br /> General CommentsNicotine-free facility – ALL FORMS OF NICOTINE – ASSIGNMENT WILL BE CANCELED & NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE FOR 12 MONTHS IF THERE IS A POSITIVE RESULT FOR ANY REASON**WELLSPAN WILL NOT CONSIDER CANDIDATES THAT HAVE HAD LICENSE SUSPENDED ANYTIME IN THE PAST - DO NOT SUBMIT THESE PROFILESAll time off and/or scheduling requests must be included in the submissionCandidates cannot be considered if they have been employed as a perm hire at any WellSpan site within the year.WellSpan requires the flu vaccine from September 7 - April 30. Please ensure your traveler is willing to obtain prior to submittingNicotine-free facility – ALL FORMS OF NICOTINE – ASSIGNMENT WILL BE CANCELED & NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE FOR 12 MONTHS IF THERE IS A POSITIVE RESULT FOR ANY REASONNicotine-free facility – ALL FORMS OF NICOTINE – ASSIGNMENT WILL BE CANCELED & NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE FOR 12 MONTHS IF THERE IS A POSITIVE RESULT FOR ANY REASONNicotine-free facility – ALL FORMS OF NICOTINE – ASSIGNMENT WILL BE CANCELED & NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE FOR 12 MONTHS IF THERE IS A POSITIVE RESULT FOR ANY REASON**WELLSPAN WILL NOT CONSIDER CANDIDATES THAT HAVE HAD LICENSE SUSPENDED ANYTIME IN THE PAST - DO NOT SUBMIT THESE PROFILESAll time off and/or scheduling requests must be included in the submissionCandidates cannot be considered if they have been employed as a perm hire at any WellSpan site within the year.WellSpan requires the flu vaccine from September 7 - April 30. Please ensure your traveler is willing to obtain prior to submittingWELLSPAN WILL NOT CONSIDER CANDIDATES THAT HAVE HAD LICENSE SUSPENDED ANYTIME IN THE PAST - DO NOT SUBMIT THESE PROFILES**WELLSPAN WILL NOT CONSIDER CANDIDATES THAT HAVE HAD LICENSE SUSPENDED ANYTIME IN THE PAST - DO NOT SUBMIT THESE PROFILESAll time off and/or scheduling requests must be included in the submissionAll time off and/or scheduling requests must be included in the submissionAll time off and/or scheduling requests must be included in the submissionCandidates cannot be considered if they have been employed as a perm hire at any WellSpan site within the year.Candidates cannot be considered if they have been employed as a perm hire at any WellSpan site within the year.Candidates cannot be considered if they have been employed as a perm hire at any WellSpan site within the year.WellSpan requires the flu vaccine from September 7 - April 30. Please ensure your traveler is willing to obtain prior to submittingWellSpan requires the flu vaccine from September 7 - April 30. Please ensure your traveler is willing to obtain prior to submittingWellSpan requires the flu vaccine from September 7 - April 30. Please ensure your traveler is willing to obtain prior to submitting