Cardiology Technician (Heart & Vascular Institute

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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 onboarding.
• 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 that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran