Job Description

General Summary of Position
Provides office stress testing support to assure high quality and service to patients.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Actively participates in the direct delivery of patient care which can include performing cardiac monitor study hook-ups, home sleep testing, endovenous ablation set-up, and port removal set up to render appropriate clinical support to the physicians and mid-level providers.
• Assists in coordinating patient care with clinical staff by reviewing the patient schedule at the beginning of each day to ensure appropriate support is available at the appointed times.
• Completes patient assessment by identifying chief complaint, obtaining Review of Systems, updating medication list, completing vital signs, performing ECGs when required to render appropriate clinical support to the physicians and mid-level providers.
• Interacts with patients, physicians, and staff by obtaining and communicating essential data and assisting other team members to coordinate the effective transmission of patient-related information.
• Maintains a regulatory/compliance environment by following organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance to state, local, and federal standards and regulations.
• Maintains a safe office environment by following practice policies and procedures to ensure the office is in full compliance with OSHA practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides direct patient care by following practice policies and procedures to conduct stress testing including treadmill stress tests, nuclear stress tests, and stress echocardiograms.
• Reviews physician orders for appropriateness of testing before beginning stress tests.
• Verifies, confirms and submits pharmacy refill requests by following office policies, which include e-prescribing, to ensure accurate and timely drug therapy.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• LPN, or graduate of a certified Medical Assistant program, or graduate of an Exercise Physiology or related program required

Experience

• 1-2 years Post-graduation experience as a clinical assistant of exercise physiology required and
• Cardiology experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR certification required and
• Health Services\\ACLS ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of EKG interpretation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in blood pressure monitoring.
• Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork\xe2\x80\x94our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity\xe2\x80\x94we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package\xe2\x80\x94including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home\xe2\x80\x94as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It\xe2\x80\x99s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health\'s policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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