Department Preview:CARDIOLOGY SERVICES

About the DepartmentDepartment Overview The Cardiology Department is organized and staffed to provide

cardiac diagnostic testing and Cardiac rehabilitation services to both in-patients and scheduled out-patients. The purpose is to provide premier non-invasive as well as invasive cardiac diagnostic services to assist in the diagnoses of cardiac disorders and/or to determine cardiac function. The cardiac rehabilitation program encompasses a multidisciplinary approach to provide education, psychological support, assistance with dietary modification, and exercise guidance to patients with heart disease.

Department Staffing/Positions The Department is staffed with ACLS certified Registered Nurses, non-licensed technicians trained in specialties, Echosonographers, Radiation Technicians with certification and Administrative Assistants. Select scheduled testing is performed with Cardiologists and Physicians to complete the service team.

Scheduling & Shifts Our hours of operation are:Technical Staff: EKG testing is available 7AM - 8PM Monday through

Friday, and 7AM - 3PM on weekends Echocardiogram Testing is available 7AM - 7 PM Monday through Friday and 7-12 Noon (Inpatients only) on

weekends and Holidays. Holter Monitoring is available 7AM - 3PM Monday through

FridayNursing: Stress Testing is available 7:30AM - 4PM Monday through

Thursday and 8AM -6PM Friday. On call for Saturday Observation Testing.

Cardiac Rehabilitation offers classes 7AM - 6:30PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 7AM - 3PM Tuesday and Thursday

Pacemaker Evaluation is available on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 8AM - 3PM

Our department is located in the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus.

Clinical Applications Meditech, Soarian HIS and MAK, e-HIM

Staff CommentsMargaret C., RN,C “Our department is known for staff longevity which is a

wonderful indicator of great staff satisfaction. We all enjoy working with each other and feel we are a happy and content CSMC family. I am thrilled to be an integral part of this dynamic team.”

Mary M., RN “Working in the Cardiology Department has afforded me the opportunity for exceptional growth-both professionally and personally. Our individual contributions to our patient population are recognized and rewarded.”

Manager OverviewAbout the department head, Marcia Schaefer-NotoI've worked at CentraState since: 1979. I’ve worked in several different departments and positions

during my tenure here, including the Emergency Department, Nursing Administration, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Cardiac Diagnostics.

I've worked in healthcare since: 1976

My Education: Diploma Grad, bachelors and masters in Health Services Management.

I chose my profession because:  There is no greater good than being able to help others in need, and to be able to work collaboratively as part of a team with similar goals, compassion and dedication.

I chose to work at CentraState because:  The heart of this hospital is its community, which includes not only our customers, but our associates and professionals from across the spectrum of healthcare. It is a dynamic enterprise with vision for excellence, and a true mission to serve the community with compassionate quality care.

My interests/hobbies include: I am a true advocate of physical fitness. Learning to play the piano is a personal challenge that I have recently engaged in, and I enjoy gardening and any outdoor activity (golf, golf, and more golf)!

When you walk into our department, the first thing you'll notice is:

The comfortable and soothing environment that is aesthetically pleasing and inviting.

What sets our department apart from others is:

We are located in our new Ambulatory Campus, which focuses on wellness and seamless integration of outpatient services. The department is surrounded by programs such as the Health Awareness Center, the Diabetes Center, Physical Rehabilitation and the Fitness Center. We are attached to the main medical center via a beautiful walkway.