Cardiac Stress Rn Tech

The Cardiac Stress technician will work under the direction of the on-site cardiologist, performing various clinical and administrative duties related to nuclear medicine stress testing. This includes but not limited to patient preparation, supervision of exercise and pharmacological stress tests.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma required

Graduate of an accredited EMT program.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

Nursing license or an ACSM Certified CEP or Paramedic Certification

ACLS Certification

EXPERIENCE:

At least two years in either an outpatient or hospital setting

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Able to read/interpret EKG tracings
• Able to administer CPR when warranted
• Able to enter data electronically accurately and quickly
• Good communication skills with patients, physicians, nurses and fellow staff members

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Studies are performed in a mobile nuclear exam at various practices
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to move machines and related equipment as needed for testing.
• Must be able to travel to different locations as needed

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel between cardiology sites which does nuclear stress testing
• Preparation of patient for stress testing procedure
• Assess patient’s vital signs
• Establish Peripheral Intravenous (IV) access.
• Set up and monitor patient through 12 lead EKG stress testing including application of 12 lead and rhythm identification and interpretation.
• Gathers information on patient’s illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
• Assists in preparing intake charts (including clinical data, consent form, referral form, and authorization information) for patients prior to testing appointment.
• Application of ACLS algorithms when warranted under the direct supervision of on-site cardiologist including administration of resuscitation pharmacological agents, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airway placement and suctioning
• Assist in the preparation and tear down of mobile operations at practice site
• Responsible for maintaining non-nuclear medical supplies and equipment including but not limited to ordering non-radioactive pharmaceuticals, ensuring their safe and compliant storage, completing monthly inventory reports, maintaining defibrillators ensuring scheduled maintenance is completed and batteries checked, ensuring crash carts medical supply are stocked, inventoried and expiration date monitored.
• Respond to drug recalls as per established protocols
• Train and mentor new employees