Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

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Job Description:

• Greets and prepares patients for cardiac stress testing with appropriate history, proper skin preparation, and EKG lead placement.
• Evaluates patients to ensure proper EKG tracing is obtained prior to beginning any stress testing.
• Maintains understanding of nuclear medicine procedures, stress echo, and treadmill exams to answer patient questions and perform history screening. Informs patients and their families of anticipated or completed procedures and appropriate follow-up with physicians and schedulers.
• Screens, communicates, and responds to patient needs timely and appropriately. Prepares departmental charts for nuclear, stress echo, and treadmill exams in a timely manner, including required information and screening for potential conflicts.
• Actively participates in continuing education, required meetings, and committees as requested, supporting quality standards and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Reviews patient charts for contraindicate medications prior to exams and maintains understanding of cardiac and hypertensive medications that could interfere with cardiac stress testing. Demonstrates working knowledge of medication administration used in the stress lab and recognizes potential emergency situations.
• Ensures safety of self, staff, and patients by following safety procedures, verifying patient identification, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Acquires EKG tracings and blood pressure during stress exams and evaluates patients for changes in EKG, blood pressure, fatigue, respiratory compromise, and chest tightness or pressure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the treadmill and monitoring systems standard tests and procedures, and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities. [Required]
• Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias. [Required]
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiac medications. [Required]
• Able to independently perform tests [Required]
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Associate degree [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• graduate or equivalent
• Completion of a CCT or CVT program or equivalent ECG certificate program.

Work Experience:

• 1+ previous applicable experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) [Required] OR
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist [Required] (RCIS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Preferred]
  

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.