Cardiovascular Technologist (Non-Invasive) in Norfolk, Virginia at Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters

Under general department supervision, and following established policies, procedures, and regulations, performs/assists various technical procedures, maintenance, or exams in scope of practice of Cardiovascular Technologist. Reports to department leadership.

Acquires 15-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs).

Performs cardiac stress tests (treadmills) including appropriate preparation of skin surfaces in the correct placement of electrodes and routing appropriately in electronic EKG system.

Enrolls holter/cardiac event monitors in vendor system and assigns to appropriate reading physician.

Processes and routes remote pacemaker interrogations in system and corresponding logs.

Serves as point of contact for vendors, patients, and families for troubleshooting and information sharing including the mailing of results letters or overdue transmissions letters, and billing for diagnostic studies

Performs all other duties as assigned.

• None required.

• None preferred.

• At least one year of previous pediatric and/or cardiac health related experience preferred.

• Performing EKGs, holter/cardiac event knowledge, treadmill stress testing experience preferred.

• Basic knowledge of Cardiac Monitoring Surveillance.

Possible exposure to infectious agents when handling specimens or hazardous materials but potential for personal harm or injury is reduced when proper safety and health precautions are followed.