• Cardiology Technician, HVI

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


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    ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Cardiology Technician to support our Heart and Vascular Institute at the McCandless location.

    Shift Details:

    + Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4pm

    + No weekends or holidays

    + Travel required approximately 25% to Passavant HVI satellite locations

    + Shifts will be further discussed during the interview

    Responsibilities:

    + Obtain patient medical records as well as correctly scan documents and enter data into the patient record.

    + Receive results from diagnostic studies such as lab work, EKG's and X-ray.

    + Ensure prompt review and notify appropriate personnel immediately of abnormal results.

    + Demonstrate competency by independently performing procedures and required set up in the out-patient clinical setting.

    + Prep and prepare patients for holter and event monitors.

    + Download reports and maintain holter and event database.

    + Prepare and prep clinical exam rooms, as necessary.

    + Provide care to adult and geriatric patient.

    + Assess patient health history, takes vital signs, & reviews medications.

    + Correctly enter data in patient record.

    + Coordinate patient visits and schedules patients for additional studies if needed.

    + Draw and process blood samples and perform EKG's as needed.

    + Complete all appropriate forms and communicate with the clinical nurse coordinator and physician in charge.

    + Perform correct and accurate charge entry for office visits and testing as needed.

    + Perform six minute walk tests.

    + Prep and perform exercise stress testing, as necessary.

    + Perform service line training and education such as Epic/Epicare, and new hire Cardiac Technician/MA on-boarding.

    + Order supplies as needed for clinic.

    + H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.

    + 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant, Cardiovascular Technician, Paramedic or Patient Care Technician required.

    + Graduate of a Medical Assistant program is preferred. Knowledgeable in anatomy and physiology of the heart.

    + Ability to think and act independently. Computer skills and electronic medical record experience are highly preferred. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

    + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran