Cardiac Technician I - UPMC St. Margaret

at  UPMC

Implement and prepare for interpretation of cardiac testing that includes EKGs, Holter Monitoring Hook-ups and Stress Testing.

• Edit EKGs, after physician review, by deleting, inserting or making additions of established phrases in the ECG Computerized System (MUSE).
• Utilize all computer systems (MUSE, TDS, etc) for testing data, result reporting and mailing, billing, etc.
• Perform cardiac testing that include EKGs, rhythm strips, Signal Average ECGs, Stress testing, Holter Monitoring hook-ups, according to protocol and in a timely fashion.
• Maintain equipment by cleaning and stocking on a daily basis as well as alerting appropriate personnel of needed repairs and supplies needed. Also maintain the department area to meet Safety & Security regulations (JCAHO & OSHA).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months experience in a medical related field is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the department’s needs that include evenings, weekends, holidays and weekend/holiday
• On-Call required.
• Basic typing and computer skills are also required.
• Transcription skills are preferred.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CLEARANCES:Completion of a Medical Assistant or Cardiac Technician course preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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