Description
Are you a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician looking for a better work-life balance and a new and exciting opportunity? Would you like to be off on weekends, evenings and holidays? Do you love patient interaction and the opportunity to maximize your ability to make a difference?
UPMC Jameson is currently hiring a Full-time Cardiology Technician to support the Heart and Vascular Institute Outpatient Cardiology Center. This is a rewarding position where you'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a team dedicated to delivering the best care. You will expand your clinical knowledge and skills. Find out more below!
As the Cardiology Technician, you will work Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position does not require weekends, off shift or holidays. This position requires a minimum of 2 years of prior patient care experience to be considered.
Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community!
Purpose:
Perform specialized clinical functions related to Enhanced External Counter pulsation and Outpatient Clinic
Responsibilities:
- Complete all appropriate forms and communicate with the clinical nurse coordinator and physician in charge.
- Perform six minute walk tests. Assist with Exercise stress testing.
- Perform correct and accurate charge entry for office visits and testing as needed.
- Assist EECP patient with processing the financial account and prepare disbursement request for individual patients as needed.
- Coordinate patient visits and schedules patients for additional studies if needed. Draw and process blood samples and perform EKG's as needed.
- Provide care to adult and geriatric patient. Assess patient health history, takes vital signs, & reviews medications. Correctly enter data in 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.
- Prep and prepare patients for holter and event monitors. Download reports and maintain holter and event database.
- Order supplies as needed for EECP clinic and Outpatient Clinic.
- Provide specialized clinical care to EECP patients. Review patient's education regarding EECP treatment and possible side effects.
Qualifications
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 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)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 34
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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Our Values
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