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Cardiac Technician - Heart Institute
- UPMC (Erie, PA)
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Join Our Team at UPMC Hamot as a Cardiac Technician!
Are you a skilled Cardiac Technician looking to take your career to the next level? UPMC Hamot is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Cardiac Technician to join our exceptional healthcare team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients by performing critical ECGs, Signal Average ECGs (SAECG), and Holter Monitoring, as well as providing invaluable training and support to our staff and students.
Position Overview:
+ Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts per week with weekend rotation.
+ Location: UPMC Hamot
Why UPMC Hamot? At UPMC Hamot, we are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients while supporting the professional development of our staff. By joining our team, you’ll work in a dynamic and rewarding environment that values service excellence and teamwork.
Key Benefits:
+ Competitive pay and benefits package.
+ A supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.
+ Work-life balance with 4-day workweeks and rotating weekends.
If you’re passionate about cardiac care and ready to make a real impact in the healthcare field, we encourage you to apply today and be a part of UPMC!
To perform ECGs, Signal Average ECGs (SAECG) and Holter Monitoring. Edits, retrieves and transmits ECGs using the MUSE computer system. Provides ECG training for hospital personnel, local technical school students and Gannon Respiratory Care students.
Responsibilities:
+ Performs ECGs on neonates, pediatrics and adults. Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs. Performs SAECGs. Edits ECG reports accurately to reflect physician interpretation using the MUSE computer system. Collates and retrieves ECGs for all areas of the Medical Center. Routinely provides ECG in-service education and training to nursing, respiratory care staff and students. Performs routine maintenance on ECG, Holter and MUSE equipment. Troubleshoots minor problems with equipment. Contacts Marquette Technical Support for additional troubleshooting with the MUSE computer system. Demonstrates Hamot's commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of patient care experience with prior computer experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Must be certified in BCLS or become certified within six months. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Act 31 Mandated Reporter within 90 days of hire/transfer
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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