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Job type full-time
Full job description
We’re about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employeesPartnering with the lsu school of medicine, our goal is to provide high-quality patient care within a setting that advances medical science through research and educates the next generation of leaders in healthcareWe are committed to providing opportunities for our staff that develop and grow careers in a compassionate team-oriented environment focused on patients first.
At ochsner lsu health system of north louisiana, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that mattersCome make a difference at ochsner lsu health system of north louisiana and discover your future today!
This job assumes responsibility for and provides diagnostic care according to departmental guidelines and standing orders under the direction of the physicianThis includes, but is not limited to, enabling the operations of the section, providing technical expertise with procedures, and patient advocacyThe arrhythmia diagnostic specialist provides quality reports for physician interpretation, dictation, and distribution.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilyThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requiredReasonable 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 positionIt is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilitiesContents 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.
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)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient informationMust be proficient with windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
Self-directed
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.
Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work onlyThey are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skillsOther 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 employerAll 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 jobReasonable 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 objectsPhysical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary workEven 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 negligibleNote: 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.
Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
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 diseasesThere 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 wasteThe risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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