Cardiology Specialist

Required Skills

1. Receive, verify, and process all necessary documentation for correct order and patient.

1. Prepare and maintain all equipment necessary for the performance of testing.

1. Prepare patient and perform EKG’s, treadmills, plethysmography, and Holter and Event monitor application.

1. Download Holter monitors and document information.

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Assess patient status during entire EKG and treadmill procedures.

1. Record procedures and patient responses on appropriate department forms.

1. Perform basic maintenance on equipment and notify manager of needed repairs.

1. Assist in training of new personnel, or personnel from other departments in Cardiology procedures.

1. Assist in evaluation of technical equipment specific to Outpatient Cardiology.

1. Knowledgeable in functions of CV Net, including assigning, troubleshooting, faxing reports, ordering and cancelling EKG’s, deleting, and retrieving of information.

1. Monitoring supply needs and providing weekly supply orders to the appropriate person.

1. Adhere to behavioral standards.

1. Meet infection control standards as established by Medical Center and Outpatient Cardiology.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.