Job Summary

Conducts noninvasive diagnostic tests provided by the Cardiology, Cardiothoracic and Thoracic Surgery Clinics. Provides technical support to the electrocardiogram lab. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned laboratory. Requires successful completion of basic dysrhythmia course within 6 months of hire.

Job Duties

• Hours: 745a-345p
• Prepares patient and equipment for testing as described in departmental procedure manual to assure good technical results.
• Registers or applies various cardiac ambulatory monitors or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
• Explains testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Monitors patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
• Obtains and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

*No holidays or weekends!

*Geisinger offers comprehensive suite of healthcare benefits all starting day one of employment!  This includes medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverage. We also offer up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement and 5% contribution to your retirement plan.

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Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.