Stress Tech
Wellstar Health Systems

Facility: Cobb Hospital
Job Summary: The Stress Tech functions under the direction of the Cardiology Supervisor. Works closely with physicians and other employees proficiently performing 12-Lead EKG's, exercise and pharmacological stress testing and holter monitoring. The Stress Tech will participate in quality control and will be responsible for providing age appropriate patient care which addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychological, and educational needs of patient/family. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Cardiac Exercise Stress Testing * Performs exercise stress testing, walking nuclear stress tests, pharmacological nuclear stress tests, walking pharmacological nuclear stress tests, stress echos, and pharmacological stress echoes. * Performs pre-procedure verification process. * Monitors and interprets continuous 12-Lead EKG while patients exercise or are given a pharmacological agent for stress testing. * Preps patient for exercise stress testing * Communicates findings and status of the patient with the nurses and the doctors. * Monitors patient blood pressure and heart rate response to stress testing. * Uses independent judgement to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. * Accurately enters required information into structured report. * Assigning completed reports to reading physician. * Stocks rooms at the end of each day in preparation for the next day schedule. Holter and Event Monitors * Educates the patients on the function of the monitor and how to record symptoms or events that occur while wearing the monitor. * Register the patients online for Holter monitors. * Communicates with doctors and nurses regarding significant events found on monitors. * Returns patient phone calls regarding monitors. * Importing of results into EMR. * Assigning completed reports to reading physician. Quality and Patient Care * Assists in departmental performance improvement initiatives. * Address problems with patient care, as they arise, and works to appropriately resolve. * Performs basic patient care tasks, as needed. * Ensures the equipment is in working order. * Performs routine cleaning, preventative maintenance, and reports any equipment malfunctions to Supervisor or Department Manager. * Maintains BLS certifications. * Maintains up to date education requirements for EKG interpretation and procedures. * Maintains annual competencies set forth by the American College of Cardiology. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Graduate Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):Required Minimum Experience: Experience in cardiac stress testing with a population including cardiac patients, geriatric, and diabetic. Required and Must possess knowledge of 12-Lead EKGs, coronary artery disease, blood pressure, and treatment options Required and Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart. Required Required Minimum Skills:

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