• Cardiology Technician, HVI- Magee

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Cardiology Technician for the Heart and Vascular Institute at Magee. This is a Monday-Friday, daylight position; no nights, weekends or holidays!!

    Purpose:

    Perform specialized clinical functions related to Electrocardiogram, Holter and Event monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, cardiac device remote monitoring, rooming for hospital based and outpatient clinics.

    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:CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

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

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran