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EKG STRESS TECHNICIAN Interventional Cardiology - EKG/Stress Technician Schedule: PRN Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, supervises cardiovascular stress tests for individuals with and without chronic disease in order to obtain reliable and valid data. Data will be summarized and reported to include pertinent patient information to assist the reading physician in clinical decision making. Additional responsibilities include performing electrocardiograms (EKGs), Holter and event monitoring, and other duties as requested by authorized personnel. Responsibilities:
Essential Functions: 1. Ability to read and write in order to obtain and record pertinent patient information and understand technical manuals. 2. Ability to perform non-complex arithmetic calculations for test results. 3. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with patients and/or family members, fellow workers and physicians. 4. Analytical skills necessary in order to review EKG data, identify cardiac pathology and irregular heart patterns. 5. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail. 6. Ability to walk and stand for approximately 30% of the workday. 7. Ability to carry weights of under ten (10) pounds for approximately 20% of the work time when calibrating and repairing equipment and fitting patients for devices. 8. Ability to push EKG machine to patient rooms to obtain EKGs. Working Conditions:| Normal EKG laboratory and patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature. Infrequent (less than 10% of work time) exposure to infection and/or contagious disease when administering tests to patients. Qualifications Required Credentials:
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