Holter Monitoring Technician
Boston, NH - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary:Responsible for performing diagnostic tests to monitor the electrical activity of a patients heart.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions:
-Prepare patients for the ECG test by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have.
-Attach electrodes to the patients chest and limbs to monitor their heart activity during the test.
-Operate ECG equipment and monitoring the patients heart activity during the test.
-Record and analyze the results of the test for the physician or cardiologist.
-Identify and correct any issues that may arise during the ECG test.
-Clean and maintain ECG equipment and ensuring that it is in proper working condition.
-Maintain accurate and detailed records of each patients ECG test results.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Completion of an ECG technician training program or equivalent work experience. 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiovascular system.
- Knowledge of ECG equipment and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with patients physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and computer systems used for medical record keeping.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$28.40 - $40.64/HourlyGrade
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.