Job Summary / Purpose

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Performs patient care tasks as assigned in the Heart Institute in accordance with applicable policy. Tasks may include but are not limited to EKG, pulse oximetry, vital signs, patient data collection, assisting with stress testing, operating treadmills, fingerstick glucose, TEE probe processing, and other duties as needed, setting up monitors, hooking up monitoring equipment, assisting with stress testing or other procedures as appropriate under supervision of Charge RN or equivalent or appropriate Department Manager.
• Manages EKG data in central digital storage, places orders, and completes tasks in electronic medical record as appropriate. (HINS Non-Invasive only)
• Submits EKG’s for interpretation and provides billing data to interpreting physician offices. (HINS Non Invasive only)
• Maintains department logs, oxygen tank check lists, daily logs and performs various clerical tasks and other tasks as assigned.
• Facilitates work flow by maintaining daily schedules, patient check in, log books, and department documentation, distributing requisitions to appropriate clinical staff, providing reports or records to other providers as needed.
• Enters charges into hospital billing system if applicable.
• Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with established department protocols. Collaborates with sonographers, department nurses, radiology technicians and Managers as appropriate to facilitate patient care.
• Transports patients in Heart Institute Procedure Lab (HIPL), Heart Institute Short Stay (HISSU), Cath lab, or EP lab as delegated charge RN or department equivalent or applicable manager.
• Obtains supplies and non-narcotic medications as needed.
• Maintains designated equipment and department supplies as appropriate.
• Maintains department environment: empties linen containers, cleans equipment, maintains stock and supplies in designated locations as appropriate.
• Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.
• Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and patient satisfaction.
• Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.
• Uses standard precautions, PPE, at all times.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and licensure for current position.
• Attends all St. Joseph Health required educational programs and education modules.
• Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently.
• Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within assigned area.
• Demonstrates working knowledge and performance consistent with the Code of Conduct Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by HIPL, EP, Cath lab, or Managers.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications