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MedStar Health is looking for a Cardiology Technician to join our team!
The Cardiology Technician will perform Holter scanning/analysis and exercise stress tests and electrocardiographic studies as needed. As well as assist in the implementation of protocols and procedures and participates in ongoing Performance Improvement program
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Adheres to departmental and MedStar Safety and Infection Control programs. Cleans, disinfects, and maintains Cardiology equipment as per department protocol. Reports patients or associate injuries as per established protocol. Demonstrates compliance with Universal Precautions when appropriate.
Completes all related clerical procedures. Ensures completeness of required patient data prior to billing and interpretation. Adequately completes all department and MedStar Health billing requirements in a timely manner. Directs reports and confirmed EKG's as per department protocol. Maintains statistics as required.
Completes all related procedures prior to performance of test procedure. Assists with planning and scheduling all Cardiology tests promptly. Assists in maintaining internal and external Cardiology supply inventories. Clarifies testing request in ambiguous situations. Communicates information about specific test(s) to the patient and/or family explaining procedure prior to testing.
Consistently performs technically adequate EKG tracings with appropriate patient information displayed when required. Demonstrates accurate lead placement prior to performance of EKG. Enters all required patient information prior to performance of EKG. Transmits completed EKG into MUSE via modem and disc as appropriate. Prepares completed EKG tracings for physician review and confirmation when required. Consistently performs technically adequate Holter scanning hook up and analysis procedures. Demonstrates accurate lead placement during set up procedures. Performs calibration procedures ensuring adequate EKG tracing. Accurately completes analysis as per established protocol.
Consistently performs technically adequate stress test procedures. Demonstrates accurate lead placement during setup procedures. Accurately performs EKG tracings and blood pressure determination during procedure. Follows protocols for performance of EKG tracings and blood pressure determination. Assists with monitoring patient condition and safety during procedure. Able to recognize and troubleshoot basic problems on all equipment used in any procedure.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
1-2 years' experience in echocardiography.
College-level courses in biological sciences including anatomy and physiology preferred.
Holter scanning/ arrhythmia analysis preferred.
Registered Cardiography Technician preferred.
Current registry Preferred or registry-eligible in Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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