Cardiology Technician, HVI at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Medical Records Management, Diagnostic Studies, Vital Signs Assessment, Blood Sample Processing, EKG Administration, Holter Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Data Entry, Patient Coordination, Anatomy Knowledge, Independent Thinking, Computer Skills, Epic Software, Stress Testing, Service Line Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Community! 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%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) within 30 days of hire Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Cardiology Technician will obtain patient medical records, perform diagnostic tests, and ensure prompt review of results. They will also prepare patients for monitoring and coordinate patient visits and schedules.