As an integral part of the CVTI Outpatient Diagnostics Department the Certified Cardiovascular Tech performs noninvasive Cardiology diagnostic procedures.
Essential Duties:
- Performs technically adequate NonInvasive Cardiac diagnostic studies including ECGs Exercise and Chemical Stress Studies Holter Monitor and Event Monitor placement and results review according to policy and procedure in an acceptable amount of time.
- Responsible for collection of ECG data from ECG Machines Hospital wide; downloads data into ECG Database and insures proper billing of ECG studies.
- Assists in transportation of patients to and from the Cardiology department.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining courteous cooperative service oriented relationships with patients public and other members of the healthcare team.
- Responsible for providing a clean safe environment for patients and visitors.
- Participates in department Performance Improvement projects.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any agerelated needs of the patients served in his/her assigned unit.
- Works in conjunction with the Cardiology Nurse and Supervisor to insure high quality diagnostic studies.
- Reports and documents unusual or critical values to Attending Cardiologist in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Prepares accurate charges documents maintains accurate and meaningful patient records and documents studies in Department Log Sheet in a timely manner.
- Responsible for maintaining department supply levels.
- Uses all equipment properly.
- Performs proper cleaning of laboratory equipment including highlevel disinfection of TEE probes.
- Maintains a clean work area.
- Exercises sound judgment in relating physicians order to the actual condition and need of the patient.
- Consults with the Supervisor and Attending or Ordering Physician when indicated.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Req High school or equivalent
- Req 2 years Experience in a hospital based Noninvasive Cardiology Lab performing exercise and chemical stress studies ECGs and Holter and Event Monitors set up and review.
- Req 1 year Stress Test experience
- Req 2 years Clinical experience within another healthcare related field.
- Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians staff and patients.
Preferred Qualifications:
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Req Certified Cardiographic Technician CCT (CCI) If no CCT certification upon hire CCT certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
- Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The hourly rate range for this position is $39.00 $66.45. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.
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