EKG Stress Technician

    EKG Stress Technician

    PATIENT/CLIENT AGE GROUP EXPERIENCE

    Newborn (0 to 1)

    Toddler (1 to 3)

    Preschool (3 to 5)

    School age (6 to 12)

    Adolescent (13 to 18)

    Adult (19 to 65)

    Elderly (over 65)

    PRACTICE SETTING EXPERIENCE

    Acute Care/Hospital

    Ambulatory Care/Clinic

    Mobile

    Portable

    Post-Acute Care

    Surgery

    EMR/SOFTWARE/TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS

    Meditech

    Allscripts

    Athenahealth

    eClinicalWorks

    EPIC

    CERNER

    Soarian

    PACS

    Gamma camera computer systems processing

    Gamma camera computer systems acquisitions procedures

    Radiology Information System (RIS)

    ISOLATION AND INFECTION PREVENTION

    Neutropenic Precautions

    Droplet Precautions

    N95 Masks

    CAPR/PAPR Respirators

    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    Sterile and Aseptic Technique

    PATIENT/CLIENT CARE PRACTICE/PERFORM/MONITOR

    Abuse/Neglect Recognition

    Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thanking (AIDET)

    Assist with/Initiate Code Blue

    Assistive Devices (Cane, Walker, Wheelchair, Gait Belt)

    Bedside Procedures

    Care of Patients in Restraints

    COVID-19

    Ensures Safety and Comfort of Patients

    Environmental Safety Hazards Monitoring

    Explanation of Procedure

    Fall Precautions

    Informed Consent

    Interpretation of Diagnostics and Lab Studies

    Manage Medical Equipment (e.g., Urinary Catheter, Oxygen Tank, IV Tubing)

    Obtain Informed Consent

    Obtain Client History

    Client Triage

    Client and Family Teaching

    Client Discharge with Post-Procedure Instructions

    Client Identification Procedures

    Patient Preparation

    Patient Transport Stretcher/Bed

    Preprocedural Care/Prep

    Proper Client Positioning for Procedure

    Safety Data Sheets

    Sleep Study Pre-Procedure COVID-19 Testing

    Sterile and Aseptic Technique

    Stretcher to Bed Transfer

    Transfer of Client using Proper Lifting Techniques and Equipment)

    Transfer to Wheelchair

    Transport Specimens

    Verify Lab Results Prior to Procedure

    MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND MONITORING

    Administer/Supervise Radiospecific Drugs

    Emergency Drugs

    Induction Medications

    Safe Handling, Receiving, Use and Disposal of Contrast Media (PET/CT, SPECT/CT)

    IV THERAPY

    Injection of Contrast/Radiopharmaceuticals

    Medications for Induction

    Insertion Peripheral IV

    MEDICAL PATIENT EXPERIENCE

    Acute MI/Heart Attack

    Adult Cancer

    Alcohol/Drug Withdrawal (DTs)

    Anaphylaxis

    Apnea

    Arrythmias

    Assaultive/Combative Client

    Asthma

    Bariatric Surgery

    Chronic Illness

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

    Cognitively Impaired Client

    Confused/Disoriented Patient

    Congestive Heart Failure

    Conscious Oral Sedation Patient

    Developmental Delays

    Diabetes

    Fearful Client (Anxiety/Phobia)

    Heart Failure

    Hypertension

    Immunocompromised Patient

    Multi-Resistant Drug Organisms

    Neurological Disorders

    Open/Closed Head Injury

    Organ Transplant Patient

    Paraplegia/Quadriplegia

    Parkinson's Disease

    Patient Undergoing Chemotherapy/Radiation Therapy

    Permanent Pacemaker

    Postoperative

    Pregnant Patient

    PTSD

    Restrictive Pulmonary Diseases

    Sleep Apnea

    Stroke

    Tracheostomy

    Trauma and Emergency

    PROCEDURAL CLIENT CARE PRACTICE/PERFORM/MONITOR

    Collect Client Data and History

    Environmental Safety

    Monitor Vital Signs

    Client Prep

    Place Client on Monitor

    Placement of EKG Pads

    Placement of Oximetry Probe

    Procedure Set-Up

    EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

    Calibrate Diagnostic Equipment

    Daily and/or Monthly Quality Assurance Measures

    Proper Cleaning of Equipment

    Equipment Inspection/Maintenance

    General and Digital QC Testing

    Reporting Equipment Malfunctions

    Screen Cleaning Procedure

    Storage/Retrieval Patient Data

    Technique Selection

    Warm-Up Procedures

    OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION

    Bag-Valve-Mask

    BiPAP

    CPAP

    Nasal Cannula

    Non-Rebreather Mask

    Pulse Oximetry

    Venturi Mask

    Portable Oxygen

    Ventilator

    Tracheostomy

    ARRHYTHMIA RECOGNITION

    Atrial Arrythmias

    Bradycardia

    Cyanotic

    Document Rhythms and Post Strips

    Heart Blocks

    Life Threatening Arrythmias

    Normal Sinus Rhythm

    Paced Rhythm

    STEMI

    Tachycardia

    PROCEDURAL DEPARTMENT TASKS AND SKILLS

    Cross Contamination Guidelines

    Decontamination Activities

    Decontamination Techniques

    Disposal Methods Chemicals/Medical Waste

    Identify Workplace Hazards

    Monitor Inventory Supplies/Sterile Trays

    Rotate Materials (First In/First Out)

    Sterilization Activities

    Storage Practices

    Test Equipment for Safe Proper Functioning

    Tracking Usage of Supplies and Equipment

    Verify and Document Contents for Quality and Integrity

    Workflow Standard Precautions

    PROCEDURAL SKILLS

    Analysis for Technical Quality

    Demonstration of Correct Anatomic Regions

    Networking Archiving

    Parameter/Acquisition/Selections Protocol

    Post Processing Documentation of Procedure and Patient Data

    EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS

    Bio-Logic

    Cadwell

    GE

    Grass

    Hitachi

    HP

    Nicolet

    Nihon Kohden

    Other

    Philips

    Siemens

    Stellate

    Toshiba

    XLTEK

    NEURODIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE : EKG STRESS TESTING PROCEDURES

    EKGST Patient Experience

    Acute MI

    Congestive Heart Failure

    Permanent Pacemaker

    Pre/Post Cardiac Cath

    Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery

    Temporary/Permanent Pacemaker

    NEURODIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE : EKGST MEDICATION

    Medication Effects on Cardiac Rhythms

    Medication Response Expected

    Arrhythmias Caused by Medication Reactions

    Patient Prep for Pharmaceutical/MPI/Echo

    EKGST FAMILIARITY WITH STRESS AGENTS

    Dobutamine

    Lexiscan

    Adenosine

    Dipyridamole

    EKGST FAMILIARITY WITH STRESS AGENTS : EKGST AGENTS THAT COUNTERACT STRESS PHARMACEUTICALS

    Aminophylline

    Atropine

    Caffeine

    EKGST FAMILIARITY WITH STRESS AGENTS : EKGST PROCEDURES PERFORM

    ECG (Various Settings)

    Pacemaker Magnetic Check and Right-Sided Leads

    Timely Transmission of EKG’s

    5 Lead Telemetry Lead Placement

    12 Lead EKG

    EKGST FAMILIARITY WITH STRESS AGENTS : EKGST OPERATION OF STRESS EQUIPMENT

    Patient Prep (Automatic Razor Shaving and Electrode Application)

    Client Baseline Reading

    Monitoring of Patient Vital Signs/EKG During Stress Test

    Treadmill/Bicycle with Integrated EKG Software

    Routine GXT Stress

    Nuclear Exercise Stress

    Pharmaceutical Stress (At Rest and Low-Level Exercise)

    Echo Stress

    Ensure Quality Tracings During Exercise

    Notes Test Abnormalities for Provider

    Prepares Preliminary Report

    Processing of Patient's Stress Test Information

    EKGST FAMILIARITY WITH STRESS AGENTS : EKGST INITIATION OF PROCEDURES

    Rest/Peak EKG’s

    Routine Treadmill Stress (GXT)

    Holter Monitors (24, 72 and 30 day)

    Exercise Nuclear Stress

    Pharmaceutical Nuclear Stress

    Echo Stress

    Echo Pharmaceutical Stress

    Patient Vital Signs

    Client Baseline Reading

    EKGST FAMILIARITY WITH STRESS AGENTS : EKGST RECOGNITION OF PATIENT SYMPTOMS

    Chest Pain

    Extreme Shortness of Breath

    Paler/Extreme Sweating

    Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Changes

    Extreme Fatigue

    Quick Apply