Description

SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Cardiovascular techs assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) ailments.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

???Patient Care
Consistently integrates age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning and perform patient care interventions as designated by department and delegated by professional staff (see unit specific list of competencies) inclusive of anthropometric measurements (height, weight, body composition), vital signs measurement (pulse, blood pressure and body temperature) and phlebotomy, specimen processing and shipment.

???Testing
Conduct non-invasive cardiovascular testing which may include patient setup and ECG acquisition, transtelephonic recorders (inclusive of report dissemination) and/or holter monitors.

???Compliance
Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share safety best practices. Be mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.

???Administrative
Provide administrative support related inclusive of patient medical records, billing, follow-up and inventory monitoring. Process charges and file results for ECGs, Holters, and trans-telephonics while demonstrating fiscal responsibility and accountability with respect to patient charges.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

??? High school diploma or equivalent
??? No directly related experience

Preferred:

Unique Skills: