Stress Test Technician, Per Diem

Contributes to the Hospital's mission by performing and assisting cardiac stress tests for physician review and interpretation. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patients as well as providing quality test results for physician review.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Required: High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Education Preferred: Two-year allied health degree
• Experience Required: Knowledge of cardiac physiology either acquired on the job or through formal training
• Experience Preferred: Experience in a medical setting
• Other Skills/Knowledge Required: Basic Computer Skills

For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors, and fellow members of the hospital team.

LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: BLS Required, ACLS Preferred

JOB FUNCTIONS

As part of the Cardiology team, the Cardiac Stress Technician:

• Performs inpatient and outpatient cardiac stress tests to physician orders.
• Interviews the patient for symptoms, current medications and cardiac history and documents information in patient chart.
• Prepares patient for procedure by preparing skin for electrode placement, demonstrates proper testing technique (if patient is walking) and accurately placing electrodes on patient.
• Acquires and documents baseline EKG, blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels.
• Assists physician with monitoring and documents patient vital signs during and after testing and notifies physician and/or appropriate personnel of any adverse reaction.
• Completes patient worksheet and finalizes report for physician review.
• Cleans all testing equipment after each exam.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS

The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviours. It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with potentially hazardous chemicals while performing their job duties. It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties. The list below is intended to describe the physical and sensory ability requirements of the position; however those requirements may vary, sometimes considerably, based on meeting patient and operational needs.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.