<p>Summary</p> <p>Reports to Director. Performs diagnostic procedures according to departmental policy and procedures and physician order. Educates patients on procedure. Documents patient care data appropriately. Cleans and maintains diagnostic equipment as required.</p> <p>MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS</p> <ul> <li>MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart. </li><li>VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion. </li><li>SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team. </li></ul> <p>Caring and Healing Environment:</p> <ul> <li>Exhibits self-care as evidenced by balancing workload and scheduling lunch breaks. </li><li>Schedules and utilizes vacation days to renew/refresh as appropriate. </li><li>Recognizes stress or situational frustration while on duty and takes respite time as appropriate. </li><li>Care of team and care of patients/families - present in core values/standards of behavior. </li></ul> <p>Leadership:</p> <ul> <li></li><li>Accepts accountability and responsibility to address issues and conflicts. Follows up with Director as needed. </li><li>Acts as a role model and precepts new associates as requested. </li></ul> <p>Teamwork:</p> <ul> <li></li><li>Communicate, collaborate, and function with other members of the health team. </li><li>Informs nurse/physician of any life threatening emergencies, changes in patient condition. </li><li>Participates in shift briefs, debriefs, and huddles to improve communication, patient care, and teamwork. </li><li>Relays accurate pertinent information to nurse, physicians, director in timely manner. </li><li>Responds promptly to patient, family, and staff needs. Assists in emergency situations as directed. </li><li>Fosters sense of trust and collaboration among team members and other departments. </li></ul> <p>Professional Practice:</p> <ul> <li></li><li>Takes ownership and pride in their job. </li><li>Respect the dignity and rights of the patient regardless of socioeconomic status, personal attributes, or nature of health problem. </li><li>Maintain each patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information. </li><li>Supply Inventory/Department Maintenance. </li><li>Monitors stock supplies and materials and reports shortages. </li><li>Keeps the rooms and department areas neat and orderly. </li><li>Performs QA checks as directed. </li></ul> <p>Patient Care Delivery:</p> <p>*</p> <ul> <li>Clinical Care </li><li>Assists with Diagnostic Testing. </li><li>Coordinates scheduling of diagnostic tests as required. </li><li>Demonstrates competency and proficiency in the performing of cardiac stress testing. </li><li>Performs procedures according to departmental policy and procedures and physician order. </li><li>Performs patient education as required. </li><li>Demonstrates the ability to accurately place patient on cardiac monitor. </li><li>Collaborates with the physician in evaluation of the patient's status during cardiac stress testing. </li><li>Able to identify abnormal cardiac rhythms. </li></ul> <p>Record Keeping</p> <ul> <li>Coordinates scheduling of diagnostic tests as required, keeping patient physician flow. </li><li>Documents patient care data on appropriate flow sheets. </li><li>Prepares test for physician interpretation. </li><li>Keeps accurate stress lab totals. </li></ul> <p>Maintains Equipment/Supplies</p> <ul> <li>Cleans and maintains diagnostic equipment as required. </li><li>Maintains adequate supplies in area. </li><li>Demonstrates ability to operate and trouble-shoot equipment. </li><li>Maintains daily check of defibrillator and crash cart. </li></ul> <p>Emergency Procedures/Education/Staff Role</p> <ul> <li>Responds immediately to emergency situations in the Diagnostic Cardiology and Respiratory Diagnostic areas. </li><li>Performs BLS as needed. </li></ul> <p>Resource Driven Practice:</p> <ul> <li></li><li>Seek education and supervision as necessary. </li><li>Participates in councils, committees, and process improvement activities. </li><li>Has regular and prompt attendance. </li><li>Maintains current BLS certification. </li><li>Attends mandatory in-services and staff meetings. </li><li>Completes skills and on-line learning. </li></ul> <p>Outcomes:</p> <ul> <li></li><li>Receives patient feedback via call backs, leader rounds. </li></ul> <p>Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department</p> <ul> <li></li><li>Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned. </li></ul> <p>ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared. </li><li>Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes. </li><li>Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes. </li><li>Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year. </li><li>Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department. </li><li>Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. </li><li>Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance. </li><li>Complies with established organization and department policies. </li><li>Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required. </li></ul> <p>Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:</p> <ul> <li>Leverage innovation everywhere. </li><li>Cultivate human talent. </li><li>Embrace performance improvement. </li><li>Build greatness through accountability. </li><li>Use information to improve and advance. </li><li>Communicate clearly and continuously. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience</p> <p>The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a High School Diploma or Equivalent. A minimum of 2 to 5 years of job-related experience is required. Diagnostic Tech I for 2 years is preferred. Performs proficiently in at least 4 of the 6 diagnostic testing areas.</p> <p>Knowledge & Skills</p> <ul> <li>EKG/Stress - Cardiology background. </li><li>Must understand lead placement. </li><li>Be able to identify abnormal EKG patterns. </li><li>Must have reassuring and attentive personality characteristics. </li><li>Physiology - must have strong cardiac background. </li><li>Must have complete understanding of cardiac anatomy, pressures, normal and abnormal EKG rhythms. </li><li>Must be able to focus on duties in spite of distractions and pressure. </li><li>Keyboard skills are essential. </li><li>Reassuring/quiet personality required. </li><li>The staff member must also be able to work and elicit appropriate responses from a wide variety of patients. </li><li>The employee must be able to quickly analyze large volumes of data accurately. </li><li>Must be able to relay information to physicians. </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>In all diagnostic areas the ability to focus on procedure despite distraction is essential.</p> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.</p>