Cardiac Stress Technician at White Plains Hospital – Yorktown Heights, New York

Position Summary

The Cardiac Exercise Stress Test Technician is responsible for performing electrocardiogram (ECG) tests on patients while they exercise on a treadmill, monitoring their heart function during exertion, and accurately recording data to assist physicians in diagnosing potential cardiac issues.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

• Prepares patient for stress tests, including patient interviews, obtaining medical history, obtaining patient consent and signatures, and conducting patient teaching related to risks and complications.
• Assesses patient’s resting, stress and recovery vitals.
• Must be proficient in reading EKG and have strong familiarity with abnormal EKGs
• Sets up and monitors patient through 12 lead EKG stress testing including application of 12 lead EKG monitor pads and application leads. EKG Rhythm identification and interpretation.
• Maintains all EKG, exercise stress, pacemaker monitor files and records as required.
• Performs graded exercise stress testing accurately, following the cardiologist’s or cardiology nurse practitioner’s instructions and protocol, using the proper techniques to produce a clear, good quality tracing.
• Recognizes atypical electrocardiogram pattern and determines whether there is any external interferences.
• Writes study reports and recommendations as required by site
• Prioritizes and organizes own workload and routine administrative matters to assure completion of tasks within the time frame designated
• Maintains and cleans equipment
• Performs other related duties as required, attends staff meetings and in-services
• Duties and hours may change according to the needs of the department
• Order clinical supplies when needed

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience in stress testing
• Strong understanding and knowledge of EKG rhythms
• Current BLS certification
• Certified EKG techs preferred

Core Competencies

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
• Demonstrates ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model.
• Demonstrates leadership skills including collaboration and negotiation.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Independent judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to adapt to a readily changing environment and requests.
• Demonstrates strong, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Establishes two-way communication by utilizing a variety of communication methods, actively listening to ideas and concerns, and responding in an appropriate manner. Demonstrates ability to retain composure under stress.

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to remain in stationary position 90% of the time
• Ability to operate computer to access patient’s information
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, and hospital employees effectively
• Ability to explain the procedure to a patient and to obtain patient’s consent
• Ability to use scanner to accurately scan documents and stress test results into a patient’s chart
• Ability to communicate to physicians or nurse practitioners and assist them with basic chart completion procedures

Primary Population Served