SUMMARY
Under general supervision, independently performs exercise stress tests. Obtains and interprets, under exertion stress, electrocardiogram tracings, blood pressure, heart rate responses and patient symptoms, recognizing variations of normal and pathological patterns of test results.
Under limited supervision, performs a variety of patient care and technical duties in our outpatient Pacemaker Clinic, including preparing charts for MD interpretation, pacemaker interrogation & programming and transtelephonic pacemaker follow-up.
Determines when an adequate test has been obtained and consults supervisor or cardiologist as needed. Additional duties may include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, scheduling patients, equipment maintenance plus other duties as prescribed by the physician.
EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Cardiopulmonary Sciences or related field (or equivalent education, training or experience). CPR certification required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 6 months of cardiac stress testing required.
SKILLS
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiac medications. Able to independently perform tests. Good interpersonal, organizational and decision-making skills.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital / domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and / or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.
Benefits Include :
- Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays,
- Paid professional development,
- Generous health and welfare benefit package.
Organization
Cardiology
Primary Location
Needham MA PracticeSchedule : M-F
Other Allied Health
Job Level
Individual ContributorJob Type : Full Time