CARDIO-NEURO TECHNICIAN

Job description

Job Summary/Overall Objectives Performs non-invasive cardiac and neurological testing to aid in the diagnosis of cardiac and neurological disorders. Diagnostic testing includes, at a minimum, 12 Lead EKG, Holter and Event Monitoring and Electroencephalogram (EEG). In addition, assists physicians, or other licensed HCP in performing cardiac stress tests, nuclear stress tests and stress echocardiograms (where applicable by department need). All testing provided will be performed on inpatients and outpatients of all ages. Essential Job Functions: Stress Testing: - Conducts patient interview and identifies any contraindications to exercise or pharmacological stress testing. - Educates patient on sequence of events of stress testing. - Prepares patient for stress testing ensuring appropriate placement of electrodes and quality tracing. - Sensitively monitors patients’ physical/emotional response to stress testing and documents accordingly. - Appropriately compiles test documentation in PAC’s system per protocol and assigns to a reading physician to ensure timely reporting of results. EEG: - Performs 12 Lead EKG’s - Accurately and efficiently completes placement of Event and Holter monit...