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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Cardiology Technician to support the McCandless location.
Shift Details:
Responsibilities
Performs 24-hour Holter EKGs, routine EKGs, exercise stress tests, signal-averaged EKGs, and heart variability measurements using proper techniques and equipment, based on skill level.
Completes additional duties as assigned by the Administrative Director
Educates patients about procedures, provides necessary instructions, and obtains required consent forms prior to testing.
Monitors patients' physical conditions during procedures and reports abnormalities to the supervisor, nurse practitioner, attending physician, and/or Cardiology Director as appropriate.
Processes diagnostic data and prepares reports, including relevant medical diagnoses and cardiac medications, for cardiologist interpretation.
Complies with established occupational exposure policies and stays current on applicable standards and updates.
Prepares, maintains, and organizes patient records, files, and related documentation, ensuring accuracy and proper retention practices.
Cleans, maintains, and stocks equipment, supplies, and work areas according to department standards.
Assists with clinical and administrative duties, including scheduling patients, handling appointment calls, and managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Demonstrates the ability to provide age-appropriate care, education, and service to patients across all stages of life and varying states of health and disease.
Communicates effectively with patients and maintains an understanding of the physical and emotional impacts of disease and illness.
High school graduate plus satisfactory completion of a medical assistant program, cardiology technician program, or as an LPN if experience requirements are met.
Must successfully pass a rhythm recognition exam after completion of a hospital provided course.
Approved previous on-the-job training and experience in a Cardiology area, either Hospital setting or physician office may be accepted in lieu of educational requirements.
The individual should be knowledgeable in stress testing procedures, Holter monitor applications and interpretation
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran