Cardiology Assistant

CHI St. Vincent a regional health network serving Arkansas is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more.Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Programs.

Performs electrocardiograms (ECG’s), stress test, Holter placement, signal averaged ECG’s.  Processes transcription reports; edits electrocardiograms; logs physician interpretations and maintains all records and reports of the same.  Coordinates scheduling of all Heart Station services.  Participates in Out-Reach program.

Operates Department Equipment

• Correctly applies and initiates Holter Monitoring system
• Accurately applies and records ECG’s and SAE’s
• Correctly prepares and monitors patients during Stress/Exercise Testing.
• Correctly operates ECG management system, (MUSE).

Performs Clerical Duties

• Accurately enters on CRT patient charges per departmental Policy and Procedure
• Correctly edits ECG’s.
• Efficiently distributes Heart Station reports per department procedure.
• Maintains accurate log of all Heart Station procedures.
• Maintains accurate log of all transcriptions Heart Station has processed.
• Efficiently and correctly files departmental reports.

Communication

• Interacts with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Contributes to a congenial work environment.
• Provides information in a timely and courteous manner.
• Serves as a preceptor for in-training cardiology techs.
• Consistently answers phones promptly and courteously.

Maintains Equipment and Supplies

• Promptly reports to appropriate persons malfunction of equipment.
• Demonstrates conservative use of department supplies.
•      Contributes to a neat and orderly work environment.

Coordinates Department Activities

• Efficiently coordinates scheduling of Heart Station services with the physician, patients, families and other departments.
• Maintains schedule of Out-Reach program.
• Efficiently and in a timely manner assigns ECG request.

Education: Successful completion of basic dysrhythmia course

Experience: Minimum 2 years secretarial/clerical experience in a broad range of office duties.

Physical Requirements: This job requires, at various times, the following physical activities; climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, carrying, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing, sometimes exerting in excess of 20-100 pounds of force.  The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform daily activities.  May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals), infectious diseases, and may be required to function around prisoners and mental patients.

Skills:Organizational abilities; accurate typing skills, familiarity with CRT; effective communication skills; understanding of medical terminology with emphasis on cardiovascular terminology