STRESS TECHNICIAN (Danvers, MA) Job in Danvers, Massachusetts US
STRESS TECHNICIAN (Danvers, MA)
General Overview Under direction from physician and nurses, performs clinical responsibilities including diagnostic stress testing using the treadmill, EKG recording, and Holter/Event Monitor placement and processing. On the job training of 2-4 months (dependent upon past practical experience) Responsibilities The tasks listed below apply to the daily routine. Prepares patient, including 12 lead electrocardiographic hookup, BP cuff placement, I.V. placement and exercise load adjustment. Monitors electrocardiographs, recognizing arrhythmias. Maintains certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Patient holter monitoring. Preparation of patient for 24/48/72 hour testing. Skin preparation, application of electrodes, verification of readable tracings on single channel ECG carts. Instructs patients in test requirements, completion of diary. Coordinates test with other labs (echo, stress, cath. and MRI) to ensure completion of study Patient event monitoring. Coordinate patients scheduling for monthly use of monitoring equipment. Evaluate patient/equipment compatibility and determine proper assignment of equipment. Instruct patient in use of equipment. Assures completeness of test reports including data editing. Maintains laboratory inventory (supplies, emergency drugs, and equipment). May establish contact with medical sales representatives for the evaluation and purchase of stress systems. Compiles monthly statistics (number of tests performed) and submits to cardiac administrative. Explains the nature and risks of exercise protocol to the patient. Qualifications High school diploma plus certification as EKG technologist. Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology Knowledge of cardiovascular systems Knowledge of universal precautions Knowledge of EKG interpretive recognition patterns Knowledge of arrhythmias Knowledge of stress/treadmill equipment Knowledge of CPR Ability to perform blood pressure measurements I.V. placement Effective interpersonal communications