Stress Technician

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

 

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Job Summary

Responsible for administering stress tests to patients to assess their cardiovascular health under the direction of a physician.

Essential Functions:
Prepare patients for stress tests by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have.
-Apply electrodes and other monitoring devices to patients to measure their heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs during the test.
-Administer stress tests, such as exercise stress tests or pharmacological stress tests, to evaluate the patient's cardiovascular health.
-Monitor patients during the stress test and responding to any issues or complications that arise.
-Document results of the stress test and communicating them to the supervising physician.
-Maintain equipment and ensuring that it is functioning properly.
-Assist in the scheduling of stress tests and other cardiology procedures.
-Participate in quality assurance and improvement programs.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Licenses and Credentials
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS]

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred

Certified Cardiographic Technician [CCT] preferred

Experience
Experience in or specialized training in stress testing and cardiovascular health stress testing and cardiovascular health 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work well under pressure are all important for success in this role.

 

Schedule: 36 hours: (4) 9-hour shifts/days

 

Onsite

 

789 Central Avenue

 

36

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$25.60 - $38.56/Hourly

 

Grade

4

 

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1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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