Cardiology Assistant Details

Cardiology Assistant

CHI St. Vincent Health - Little Rock, AR

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview:

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U. S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

JOB SUMMARY
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Performs electrocardiograms (ECG's), stress test, Holter placement, signal averaged ECG's. Processes transcription reports; edits electrocardiograms; logs physician interpretations and maintains all records and reports of the same. Coordinates scheduling of all Heart Station services. Participates in Out-Reach program. Responds to Dr. Heart.

• Operates Department Equipment

Correctly applies and initiates Holter Monitoring system

Accurately applies and records ECG's and SAE's

Correctly prepares and monitors patients during Stress/Exercise Testing.

Correctly operates ECG management system, (MUSE).

• Performs Clerical Duties

Accurately enters on CRT patient charges per departmental Policy and Procedure

Correctly edits ECG's.

Efficiently distributes Heart Station reports per department procedure.

Maintains accurate log of all Heart Station procedures.

Maintains accurate log of all transcriptions Heart Station has processed.

Efficiently and correctly files departmental reports.

• Communication

Interacts with customers in a friendly and professional manner.

Contributes to a congenial work environment.

Provides information in a timely and courteous manner.

Serves as a preceptor for in-training cardiology techs.

Consistently answers phones promptly and courteously.

• Maintains Equipment and Supplies

Promptly reports to appropriate persons malfunction of equipment.

Demonstrates conservative use of department supplies.

Contributes to a neat and orderly work environment.

• Coordinates Department Activities

Efficiently coordinates scheduling of Heart Station services with the physician, patients, families and other departments.

Maintains schedule of Out-Reach program.

Efficiently and in a timely manner assigns ECG request.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Education:

Successful completion of basic dysrhythmia course

Experience
: Minimum 2 years secretarial/clerical experience in a broad range of office duties.

Physical Requirements
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This job requires, at various times, the following physical activities; climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, carrying, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing, sometimes exerting in excess of 20-100 pounds of force. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform daily activities. May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals), infectious diseases, and may be required to function around prisoners and mental patients.

Skills
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Organizational abilities; accurate typing skills, familiarity with CRT; effective communication skills; understanding of medical terminology with emphasis on cardiovascular terminology.