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Under general supervision and based on physicians orders, the Stress/EKG Technician performs a wide variety of cardiology testing, including holter monitor placement/scanning, stress testing, and report processing/documentation functions for both inpatients and outpatients, for use in diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases and conditions.Job Description:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education:
Requires H.S diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant or Stress Testing/EKG training program preferred.
Licensure/Certifications:
BLS/CPR Certification required. ACLS preferred.
Minimum Experience:
1-2 years' work related experience required.
1-2 years stress testing experience preferred
Advanced EKG interpretation skills preferred.
Ability to perform manual blood pressure checks.
I.V. start experience preferred.
Knowledge and experience with cardiology setting. Familiar with cardiac disease processes, terminology and medications.
Other Skills Required
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Ability to rely on experience, judgment and time management skills to plan and accomplish goals.
Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff, ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; to set priorities and solve problems; to respond quickly to urgent requests.
A Physical Abilities Job Description is a component of this Job Description.
The nature of the tasks/responsibilities required of employees in this position will likely expose them to blood and body fluids. Employees will be oriented to and required to understand and to follow the universal precautions for infection control. A summary list of tasks and procedures that may cause exposure to blood and body fluids is listed on the attached Physical Abilities Job Description. Also identified is the protective gear that is available.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
Pay Range:
$21.00 - $28.26The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
Anna Jaques Hospital is a 123 bed community hospital serving 17 cities and towns in the Merrimack Valley . The hospital offers a wide range of acute care services to meet the needs of our growing patient population including inpatient and outpatient surgery in fully digitized computerized operating room suites, cardiology including echocardiography and a cardiac cath lab, comprehensive cancer services, orthopedics, nuclear medicine, laboratory, noninvasive vascular lab, joint replacement program and birth center.
Programs include the number one wound center in the nation, a primary stroke service, and Level III Trauma Center . Diagnostic imaging services for patients include MRI, CT, PET, and the PACS digital x-ray system. In addition, we are one of only three healthcare communities to be selected for the pilot Massachusetts e-Health Collaborative. Due to the dedication of our physicians, we are one of the first communities in Massachusetts to implement electronic health records, system-wide, for the safety of our patients.

The hospitals Non Invasive Vascular laboratory was accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL).
For the second year in a row, the American Association for Respiratory Care awarded the hospital its Quality Respiratory Care Recognition. The hospital had no ventilator acquired pneumonia cases during the last year.
The Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center is the only such center to receive full accreditation from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) in Massachusetts .
The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, an organization that surveys and rates the performance of hospitals at least every three years. The Joint Commission Dedicated, good employees are one of your strengths. You have a lot to be proud of.