Stress Lab Nurse

If you are a motivated and reliable person with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, come join Holston Medical Group. We are looking for friendly, courteous employees to ensure a positive patient experience and welcome a teamwork environment.

What We Offer

• Company paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional Life and STD Insurance
• Health Savings Account Plan with company contributions
• Paid time off
• Paid Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• And more!

General Summary

The Stress Lab Nurse is responsible for interpreting patient data received prior to the procedure and is to utilize their nursing judgment in setting up testing for patients. The individual in this position is to ensure that stress tests are is in line with safety protocols. The Stress Lab Nurse is expected to conduct patient interviews, review Physician’s directives and conduct testing as appropriate.

Main Responsibilities

• Review patient information prior to patient encounter to prepare for patient
• Review provider’s notes or discuss with provider specific instructions for testing
• Supervises exercise sessions, monitoring participants for inappropriate responses to exercise
• Responsible for monitoring vitals of patients pre, peak and post exercise
• Monitor and chart all responses act on any abnormal response
• Monitor patient pre, during and post exercise chart appropriate referrals and/or recommendations to patient, providers, or staff
• Report any significant patient conditions (dysrhythmias, abnormal blood pressure responses, changes in patient’s status, etc.) to the physician supervising the program immediately, as well as the patient’s physician
• Initiate BLS / ACLS protocols and/or emergency care as needed
• Assist patients if they become unsteady during the testing in a safe manner
• Assist with the maintenance and proper function of different exercise equipment ensuring preventative maintenance is performed on applicable equipment