Cardiac Stress Technician required for a busy, Cardiology practice in Wetherill Park.
We are growing rapidly, and we need an experienced and motivated Stress Technician/Exercise Physiologist to join our friendly team.
We are an integrated practice where you will work alongside highly experienced Cardiologists in a flexible, supportive team environment.
We are looking for someone to start immediately.
Flexible hours/days – negotiable.
May also suit those looking to work Part-time: 2-4 days per week.
Also includes Saturdays.
Duties:
You will be required to:
- conduct ECG’s on all new patients;
- assist the Cardiac Sonographer in Stress Tests and Stress Echo’s; and
- report and attach Ambulatory Holter,ECG and Blood Pressure Monitors on patients.
You will also be responsible for preliminary reporting of these results to the Cardiologist.
You will enjoy a busy and demanding professional environment.
We offer a varied client base requiring cardiac health and hypertension management
Skills and Experience required:
- Training and experience with anatomy and physiology of the heart, cardiac non-invasive, stress testing, ECG recognition and lead placement, IV administration and direct patient care.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and decision-making skills. Ability to take initiative and work in a team and independently when required.
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current CPR Certificate
Role Specifics:
A Cardiac Stress Technician:
- Produces recordings of electromotive variations in action of heart muscle, using electrocardiograph, while patient walks on treadmill, under direction of physician, to provide data for diagnosis of heart ailments.
- Attaches electrodes to patient's arms, legs, and chest area, according to specified pattern, and connects electrode leads to electrocardiograph, to obtain electrocardiogram.
- Explains testing procedures to patient and obtains consent form.
- Starts treadmill at speed directed by physician.
- Starts electrocardiograph and records data, such as angle and speed of treadmill, patient's indications of pain, and measurements of blood pressure.
- Informs physician of wave abnormalities on electrocardiogram.
- Stands alongside patient during test to lend support if necessary.
- Removes recorder strip printout from machine upon conclusion of test to obtain permanent record of test.
- Edits and mounts representative samples of tracings for patient's record, indicating time of test measurement and bodily factors that could have affected recording.
- May conduct electrocardiograph test of resting patient.
- Correct and amend cardiologist letters as required.
- Prepare preliminary reports for Holter and ABP.
Salary:
Attractive salary package to be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Parking is available on site and located close to Public transport and Shopping.
Please contact Santos via email for more information.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Internship, Contract, Volunteer, Casual, Permanent
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 30 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
