Stress Tech PRN Days at 5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC

Austell, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

12-Lead EKGs, Cardiac Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring, Patient Care, Quality Control, Communication, Anatomy Knowledge, Physiology Knowledge, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Exercise Stress Testing, Pharmacological Stress Testing, Patient Education, EMR Management, BLS Certification, Preventative Maintenance, Performance Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Shift: 8AM-4:30PM Thursday and Friday (8AM-4:30PM) and Saturday (8AM-12Noon) Job Summary: The Stress Tech functions under the direction of the Cardiology Supervisor. Works closely with physicians and other employees proficiently performing 12-Lead EKG's, exercise and pharmacological stress testing and holter monitoring. The Stress Tech will participate in quality control and will be responsible for providing age appropriate patient care which addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychological, and educational needs of patient/family. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Cardiac Exercise Stress Testing * Performs exercise stress testing, walking nuclear stress tests, pharmacological nuclear stress tests, walking pharmacological nuclear stress tests, stress echos, and pharmacological stress echoes. * Performs pre-procedure verification process. * Monitors and interprets continuous 12-Lead EKG while patients exercise or are given a pharmacological agent for stress testing. * Preps patient for exercise stress testing * Communicates findings and status of the patient with the nurses and the doctors. * Monitors patient blood pressure and heart rate response to stress testing. * Uses independent judgement to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. * Accurately enters required information into structured report. * Assigning completed reports to reading physician. * Stocks rooms at the end of each day in preparation for the next day schedule. Holter and Event Monitors * Educates the patients on the function of the monitor and how to record symptoms or events that occur while wearing the monitor. * Register the patients online for Holter monitors. * Communicates with doctors and nurses regarding significant events found on monitors. * Returns patient phone calls regarding monitors. * Importing of results into EMR. * Assigning completed reports to reading physician. Quality and Patient Care * Assists in departmental performance improvement initiatives. * Address problems with patient care, as they arise, and works to appropriately resolve. * Performs basic patient care tasks, as needed. * Ensures the equipment is in working order. * Performs routine cleaning, preventative maintenance, and reports any equipment malfunctions to Supervisor or Department Manager. * Maintains BLS certifications. * Maintains up to date education requirements for EKG interpretation and procedures. * Maintains annual competencies set forth by the American College of Cardiology. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Graduate Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Experience in cardiac stress testing with a population including cardiac patients, geriatric, and diabetic. Required and Must possess knowledge of 12-Lead EKGs, coronary artery disease, blood pressure, and treatment options Required and Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart. Required Required Minimum Skills: Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

The Stress Tech performs various cardiac stress tests and monitors patients during these procedures. They also communicate findings to medical staff and ensure proper patient care and equipment maintenance.