Non-Invasive CVS Lab Coordinator

SUMMARY

The Noninvasive Cardiovascular Lab Coordinator coordinates the day-to-day technical activities and services of the Noninvasive Cardiovascular (NI CVS) electrocardiography, stress testing and Holter/Event monitoring departments. Performs electrocardiograms, cardiac ultrasound, and NI CVS procedures. Coordinates staff work schedules and provides staff education and documentation. Serves as a technical resource for NI CVS department including Echo lab and Nursing personnel, physicians, contract facilities and other Medical Center staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

*Coordinates and designs staff work schedules to maintain quality patient care, patient flow and appropriate coverage.

*Coordinates procedures/services for NI CVS to provide expedient and complete care; communicates with medical staff, coworkers, patients, families, contract facilities and other hospital staff to assure quality patient care.

*Responds to staff requests for assistance; assesses and resolves each situation as appropriate; notifies and seeks Manager assistance as needed.

*Competently performs all types of electrocardiograms, cardiac stress testing and cardiac ultrasound studies to include diagnostic and participation in interventional procedures and NI testing.

*Serves as a clinical resource to NI CVS, clients and other medical center staff.

*Ensures staff technical competency in the operation of electrocardiograms, cardiac monitoring and NI stress testing; evaluates the accuracy and quality of tracings and provides technical assistance as needed; reports deficiencies in staff technical abilities to Manager.

*Demonstrates new techniques, i.e. procedures and equipment to staff.

*Coordinates the department quality improvement plan as required.

*Provides input on staff job performance evaluations in concert with Manager; provides construction information/feedback to employees regarding their performance; conducts verbal coaching to align employee bbehavior with technical performance expectations.

*Completes staff competency evaluations on an annual basis.

*Competently utilizes department computer systems, files and images; performs daily quality assurance on reports.

*Accesses and administers drugs and biologicals that are pertinent to essential job functions in accordance with Medical Center procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate from a diagnostic medical sonography program or equivalency required. Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Adult Cardiac Sonography or equivalency required. Minimum two (2) years experience performing adult cardiac ultrasound required. Previous experience performing electrocardiograms, cardiac stress testing, Holter/Event recording and related NI CVS procedures preferred. Basic Life Support Certification required. Valid State of Nebraska driver's license required. Verification and maintenance of responsible driving record per facility standards required.