Arrhythmia Diagnostic Specialist- Cardiology Clinic- Baton Rouge

2 weeks ago


Baton Rouge, United States Ochsner Clinic Foundation Full time

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today 

This job provides diagnostic care according to departmental guidelines and standing orders under the direction of a physician. Enables the operations of the section, providing technical expertise with procedures, and patient advocacy. Provides quality reports for physician interpretation, dictation, and distribution.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
 

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.


Work Experience

Required - 3 years related experience in an outpatient clinical setting or completion and certification of EKG course in lieu of clinical experience.
Experience with 12 lead EKG and rhythm strips.
Experience maintaining confidentiality as defined by the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act.
Experience working efficiently and calmly under pressure and functioning without direct supervision when necessary.
 
Certifications

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Preferred - Completion and certification of EKG course, Cardiac Technician certification, and/or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

Ability to be self-directed.

Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

Performs wound checks using aseptic techniques with suture removal when needed 7 to 10 days after implant of pacemaker or Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD).

Provides follow-up education to the patient by explaining basic pacemaker methods and issuing them a transmitter.

Performs telephone pacemaker analysis 1 week and 4 weeks after every implant and every 4 months following or based on physician request; telephones the patient requesting the patient transmit electrocardiogram (EKG) (magnet and non-magnet) over the phone.

Records, interprets, and edits EKG strips in the pacemaker database system and then report for physician interpretation.

Provides preliminary report of cardio-beeper within 10 to 14 days for physician interpretation at the end of the 30 day service or immediately upon request.

Provides a preliminary holter report according to departmental protocol of arrhythmias obtained for physician review and interpretation within 24 hours of receiving recording or immediately for a stat request.

Recognizes signs/symptoms of infection, hematoma and other post-op complications.

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.


Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Employee Core Benefits Package Includes: Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage Life insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Short-term and long-term disability Retirement plan Paid-time off (vacation/sick/personal days) / paid holidays Paid parental leave *Benefits are subject to change at any time



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