Under general supervision and following established policies, procedures and professional guidelines, performs cardiac-related procedures/tests. Administer tests to determine the cardiovascular health of patients. Primary duties include performing diagnostic tests on patients that include but are not limited to EKG’s, holtor placement, and event monitor independently, monitoring patient blood pressure and collecting medical data for use by doctors. Documents appropriate data during the procedure. Performs complex clerical functions including receiving, classifying, reconciling, consolidating and summarizing of reports, documents and information in a digital environment. Assures patient rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Work is primarily performed in patient care settings. Extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members and visitors.
Lifting bending, stooping, standing for long periods of time and exposure to bodily fluids. Pushing and pulling of patients and machinery.
Lifting of supplies required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position has been evaluated as a Level 1 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) definition of occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Level I Positions in this category require the performance of tasks which involve exposure to blood and potentially infectious body fluids.
Successful completion of EKG school. EKG Certification required. One year experience as EKG tech preferred. Ability to communicate
effectively with all levels of staff and general public. Ability to follow procedures and instructions in completing work duties Attributes include: attention to detail, physical stamina, interpersonal skills, computer technical skills and critical thinking.
