Job Description

ABOUT AUSTIN REGIONAL CLINIC Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 15 years! We are one of central Texas' largest professional medical groups with 35+ locations and we are continuing to grow. We offer the following benefits to eligible team members: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Health & Fitness, Sick Child Care Assistance, Development and more. For additional information visit PURPOSE To provide treadmill exercise stress testing to assess cardiovascular function and capacity. Works in collaboration with cardiology providers to administer tests following a specified protocol. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization supported. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs treadmill exercise stress testing for busy cardiology department. Recognizes contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals. Sets up and verifies status of equipment. Records and calculates all necessary parameters including manual blood pressure. Provides a safe and encouraging environment for cardiology patients. Recognizes abnormal ECG tracings. Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct. Regular and dependable attendance. Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, which are available for review on CMSweb. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ~ Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Required: High school diploma or GED. Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) certification or at least six (6) months of experience performing diagnostic stress tests in a clinical setting. Preferred: Bachelor's in Exercise Science or related field. Experience in an outpatient cardiology practice. At least one (1) year of experience in exercise/treadmill stress testing and EKG. Certificate/License Required: Current AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Familiarity with document imaging and workflow systems. Strong knowledge base in cardiovascular physiology, exercise physiology. ACSM guidelines and ELK interpretation. Ability to perform job functions, troubleshoot problems and make decisions without direct supervision. Must be flexible in daily assignments and able to cross-cover within an assigned work group. Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instruction and must be able to communicate with co-workers to perform duties as part of a work group. Must display a high level of accuracy, critical thinking and organization. Must be able to carry 20 pounds and lift 5 pounds overhead. Strong computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal & problem solving skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to handle competing priorities. Ability to engage others, listen and adapt response to meet others' needs. Ability to align own actions with those of other team members committed to common goals. Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities. Ability to perform job duties in a professional manner at all times. Ability to understand, recall, and communicate, factual information. Ability to understand, recall, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information. Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology. Ability to apply common sense in performing job. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8AM - 5PM. (Some travel to South 1st if needed) Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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