Description
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
Performing inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing in the clinical setting by preparing patients and performing Electroencephalograms.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Duty 1: Performs duties per policies and procedures while maintaining a high level of service and quality. Can multi-task work on time and adjusts to busy or stressful situations easily.
- Duty 2: Prepares patient and performs electroencephalograms, and electrocardiograms on all age ranges.
- Duty 3: Reports findings and concerns to the reading physician for prompt interpretation. Coordinates with other departments to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Duty 4: Ensures that the use of all equipment and supplies is maintained to provide the economical and safe use thereof.
- Duty 5: Provides education to staff, patients, and family members to have clear communication between Respiratory Therapy and other BVHS associates and customers
- Duty 6: Participates in the departmental process of improvement projects, revising policies/procedures and equipment needs, then assists in implementing the change for the efficient delivery of care.
- Duty 7: Follows department line of management, as well as demonstrates good problem-solving skills, and seeks guidance as needed. Demonstrates knowledge to improvise when situations are not normal. Strives to educate self, regarding new equipment, procedures, and protocols.
- Duty 8: Providing the Respiratory Department as a resource tech. Transporting patients from the testing area, supply assessment, scope cleaning, or any other task deemed by a designee.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Successfully completes ACLS, BCLS, PALS, and NRP within 3 months of hire
- Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Individuals must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience performing EEG and EKG's is desirable, but on the job training is available
- Relevant vocational education program completion or Medical Assistant Certification or STNA ( State Tested Nurses Aide) or Certificate of Completion in ECG Coursework
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds or more. This position requires excellent eye-hand coordination, grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine finger manipulation. The individual must be able to reach work above the shoulder. The associate must have corrected vision, hearing in the normal range, and excellent verbal communication skills
***This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
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