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Minimum of 2 years of experience



Typing Speed of 40 WPM



JOB SUMMARY:

The Secretary II requires advanced skills involving the functions of the Secretary I including typing, filing, scheduling appointments and receiving patients. The Secretary II also possesses a wide range of knowledge and judgment regarding policies and protocols and applies that knowledge to ensure the smooth flow of information to and from the department.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

· Transcribes all department test reports using computer systems.

· Performs telephone reception for the department handling requests for information and routing calls appropriately within the department and/or other areas.

· Maintains all department files, including giving verbal reports, copying, faxing or mailing information to other health care providers.

· Schedules all outpatient tests, explains test as necessary, give pre-test instructions. Composes and distributes next day’s outpatient schedule to staff.

· Greets outpatients arriving to the department. Affirms the patient’s arrival with technical staff and affirms test time with patients.

· Determines priorities for the completion of various department correspondence, transcription and filing.

· Copies and distributes all departmental test reports.

· Picks up and distributes mail.

· Rotates to departmental sub-sections for staffing coverage, as necessary.

· Assists technical staff with patient log entries, holter monitors, charge entries and requisitions.

Required Education: High school diploma or GED

Required Experience: Two years experience as a medical secretary. Must demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of medical terminology. Word processing and other related computer skills. Must demonstrate accurate typing skills at a minimum of 40 wpm. Must demonstrate a superior command of the English language and good communication skills.

Preferred Experience: Cardiovascular and/or Imaging Services experience]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2423479-Maryland-Cardiac


Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card



Minimum of 1 year of experience



SUMMARY: The Cardiac Monitor technician monitors cardiac rhythms for telemetry patients and alerts nursing staff to arrhythmias and critical changes in patient’s cardiac rhythm immediately, as appropriate. Responsible for the safe and effective operation of the monitoring console by keeping the paper loaders full, cleaning telemetry systems and reporting any problems.

Essential Functions:

Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm patterns, current pattern, and prior variances. Monitors all individual cardiac rhythms via central station monitor and listens for alarms to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm. Informs Nursing staff of variances to initiate examination of patient. · Measures and interprets patient’s heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout and posts information on patient records ( Measures PR interval, QRS interval, heart rate)

· Initiates and discontinues telemetry on admission or transfer of patient according to unit standard

· Troubleshoots for faulty leads and battery function of telemetry pack.

· Documents rhythm strips at the beginning of shift and notes any changes Q2H and PRN.

· Notifies the nursing staff of any rate/rhythm changes according to unit protocol.

· Documents medication in red given by RN or MD. (time, medication and dose)

· Charts on 24 hr. flowsheet.

· Edits every 2 hrs. and after Level I alarms. Archives and deletes events.

· Gives report to oncoming monitor technician.

· Patient report sheets are filed on night shift and prn as discharges occur.

· Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.

· Maintains and stocks telemetry equipment including leads, lead wires, electrodes, batteries and telemetry paper.

· Sets daily par levels.

· Anticipates supply needs based on volumes and delayed deliveries.

· Completes daily shift checklist.

· Reports equipment failures to clinical engineering as necessary.

· Documents equipment problems and repairs in communication log.

· Tracks equipment use in and out of unit and documents appropriately

Required Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: BLS Certification; Telemetry and/or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia course.

Required Experience: Previous EKG technician or monitor technician experience

Preferred Experience: Associate's degree in EKG Technician; Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician training program (includes EKG techniques, medical terminology, CPR and advanced cardiac monitoring); Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician certification]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2423493-Maryland-Cardiac


Current Healthcare Provider CPR Card



Nurse Practitioner License



Registered Nurse License Required



Minimum of 3 years of experience



This Practitioner position will be responsible for the day-to –day clinical efficiency and effectiveness of Heart Failure Core Measures. The HFC will coordinate and manage clinical outcomes and core measures of the cardiac patient population by supporting and executing quality productivity goals/standards in accordance with CMS and TJ guidelines and best practices during a hospital admission to discharge.

The coordinator must possess a wide range of knowledge and judgment regarding policies, protocols, regulations, and the ability to apply that knowledge to ensure the smooth flow of information to and from various departments. The HFC will be action-oriented and results driven. This position requires high visibility and professional savvy with physicians, staff, patients, and family members.

Duties include planning for the continuum of care for cardiac/CHF patients, communication and implementing process to ensure compliance through various departments to achieve the hospital and the departmental priorities, the allocation of resources to meet the priorities and the development of alternative strategies responsive to external change. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in EHRs (Electronic Health/Medical Records is essential.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

Masters degree (MSN) in Nursing- Adult Nurse Practitioner or other comparable Practitioner license. (Masters Degree in Nursing, Education or Health Field, Certification in HealthCare Quality or Certified Heart Failure Nurse.

Three years clinical experience tow of which have been in diagnostics/treatment/ and prevention for Heart Failure, cardiology, or cardiac patients with demonstrated clinical competence.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

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ARRT



Maryland Radiology Technologist License



SUMMARY: At the direction of the clinical manager, and under the guidance of the performing doctor, independently performs all exams in the Cardiac Cath Lab and the Special Procedures Lab without supervision. Serves as a positive role model, while working in collaboration with all levels of departmental personnel.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes policies/ procedures and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficient use of resources and support of the St. Agnes mission.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

· Demonstrates sound knowledge of the function and operation of all equipment. Reviews medical record and orders to ensure proper exam is performed and correct history is obtained. Technologist will introduce himself to the patient, explain the procedure, and answer all questions asked by the patient or family. Assists the performing doctor with the procedure. Administers contrast as directed by the performing doctor. Recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or an allergic response to the contrast administration. Follows department protocols and/or makes recommendations protocols changes to the performing doctor based on the patients? condition. Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly department, i.e. procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, system console/ workspace.

· Completes all finishing work to include proper study identification, chart documentation, and forms required for the procedure. The technologist will protect the privacy and modesty of the patient by making sure all history is obtained is confidential and that the patient is covered at all times.

· Responsible for lab inventory. This includes all devices, supplies in and outside the storeroom. Maintains cost with all consignment items. Ensures that all billing and receiving of stock is correct.

· Provides protection in accordance with prescribed patient and equipment operator safety standards to include applications of immobilization restraints and radiation protection.

· Promotes cohesiveness in the department by maintaining a positive, professional attitude and assisting co-workers. Adapts to schedule changes and work assignments when necessary.

· Instructs students, orients new hires, and trains new staff in the technical procedures, department operations, and use of the radiology information system.

· Independently performs quality control procedures at prescribed intervals on imaging and ancillary equipment to ensure compliance with Federal and JCAHO standards of care.

Required Education: High school graduate and graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology .

Preferred Education: N/A

Required License, Certification and/or Registration: Current ARRT, Maryland State License, and advanced level certification in either Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), or Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) and Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) or 2 years’ current interventional experience

Preferred License, Certification and/or Registration: N/A

Required Experience: None

Preferred Experience: One year of clinical experience in as an Interventional Radiology Technologist.

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