Pulmonary Tech PRN Days

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Job Summary

Reporting to the director/manager and lead technician of noninvasive cardiology, and according to established procedure and upon the request of the physician, performs a variety of electrocardiograms (EKG’s), Holter monitor application, echocardiography tests (i.e., M-Mode, 2D scanning, cardiac Doppler, and color flow mapping), designed to assist the physician in evaluating heart function and/or impairment, monitoring cardiac change and patient progress. Performs a variety of clerical and service duties.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs electrocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitor application, echocardiography studies: M-Mode, two-dimensional, cardiac Doppler, and color flow mapping evaluations. Schedules procedures. Obtains pertinent patient information prior to testing. Prepares and instructs patients on the purpose and specifics of the procedure. Prepares studies as required for physician interpretation, and ensures necessary steps are taken to generate reports to appropriate areas in a timely manner. Operates testing equipment. Sets up and calibrates echo equipment to correspond with specified test and desired data/results. Maintains supplies and equipment needed for prompt and efficient performance of testing. Evaluates tracings as being done and modifies procedures or performs additional tests to obtain maximum results. Assists the physician/s in performing transesophageal echocardiograms. Observes patients during testing for signs of cardiac distress. Notifies physicians immediately of any medical emergencies and obtains the necessary medical support equipment and personnel.

Education
Required: High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

Required: 1 year of clinical experience.

Certifications:
Required: BLS
Required: Respiratory Therapy License.

Preferred: ARDMS or CCI.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.