Technician, Holter Monitoring
 Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 75 Francis Street (Show on map) | |
 Jan 03, 2025 | |
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Performs cardiac monitoring on patients to record and analyze variations in heart muscle electrical activity over a 1-30-day time period.
Maintains reports and records of procedures for diagnostic purposes. Contacts physicians to communicate important findings when indicated. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Preparation of patient for MCT, event, patch or Holter monitor testing: Performs skin preparation, application of patch or electrodes, verification of readable tracings on single channel ECG carts. Instructs patients in test requirements, completion of diary. Coordinates test with other labs (echo, stress, cath. and MRI) to ensure completion of study. - Scanning of recordings of patient ECG: Continuously teaches computer wave forms for analysis. Immediately notifies physician of serious or critical arrhythmias, prior to review by EP physician. Releases reports to staff physicians prior to review by arrhythmia physician to meet emergent needs of patient treatment or for review before discharge. - Patient event monitoring: Coordinates patients scheduling for monthly use of monitoring equipment. Evaluates patient/equipment compatibility and determines proper assignment of equipment. Instructs patient in use of equipment. Acts as liaison between 3rd-party vendors and Holter Lab medical staff. - Office responsibilities: Schedules In/Outpatients for cardiac monitor application appointments. Performs benefit quote checks for vendors and obtains authorizations from patients' insurers when necessary. Distributes preliminary reports. Prepares and edits end-of-service reports. Maintains office/medical supply inventories. Compiles monthly usage and efficiency statistics. Provides finalized report hard copies quarterly for QA analysis. - Assists medical staff in varied research projects involving arrhythmia analysis, heart rate variability, ischemia and sudden death. Coordinates research analysis with electrophysiology studies. High school diploma. Knowledge of arrhythmias. Good communication and typing skills. Knowledge of Universal Precautions. Knowledge of basic practice office systems. SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: - Knowledge of varied scanning systems, both prospective and retrospective - Requires vast knowledge of arrhythmias - High school diploma - Knowledge of arrhythmias - Good communication and typing skills - Knowledge of Universal Precautions - Knowledge of basic practice office systems Additional Job Description The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |