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Job Summary
Responsible for administering stress tests to patients to assess their cardiovascular health under the direction of a physician.Essential Functions
-Prepare patients for stress tests by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have.
-Apply electrodes and other monitoring devices to patients to measure their heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs during the test.
-Administer stress tests, such as exercise stress tests or pharmacological stress tests, to evaluate the patient's cardiovascular health.
-Monitor patients during the stress test and responding to any issues or complications that arise.
-Document results of the stress test and communicating them to the supervising physician.
-Maintain equipment and ensuring that it is functioning properly.
-Assist in the scheduling of stress tests and other cardiology procedures.
-Participate in quality assurance and improvement programs.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Licenses and Credentials
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers
Preferred - Certified Cardiographic Technician [CCT]
Experience
Experience in or specialized training in stress testing and cardiovascular health stress testing, acute care, and/or cardiovascular health 1-2 years.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work well under pressure are all important for success in this role.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
We are currently hiring a part-time, 32-hour Cardiac Stress Technician to work on site at our 331 Highland Ave, Salem location, Monday-Thursday between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm! Our Cardiac Stress Technicians play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our Cardiac patients.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
331 Highland Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
32
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$26.15 - $37.40/Hourly
Grade
4
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Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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