Description
Are you a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician looking for a better work-life balance and a new and exciting opportunity? Are you looking for a position with schedule flexibility? 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 Presbyterian is currently hiring a Full-time Cardiology Technician to support the Heart and Vascular Institute Outpatient Cardiology Center. UPMC Presbyterian's Outpatient Cardiology Center is a large (22 rooms) outpatient clinic in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital located in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. This premier clinic is face-paced and features an opportunity to work with some of the best physicians in the country. Our team strives daily to provide exceptional care in a kind and caring manner. 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 flexible daylight hours with the potential to work 8-hour or 10-hour shifts. This position also does not require weekends, off shift or holidays.
Purpose:
Perform specialized clinical functions in the Outpatient Clinic.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with Exercise stress testing.
- Prep and prepare patients for holter and event monitors.
- 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.
- Assess health history, takes vital signs, & reviews medications
- Perform six minute walk tests.
- Provide care to adult and geriatric patient.
- Download reports and maintain holter and event database.
- Coordinate patient visits and schedules patients for additional studies if needed.
- Draw and process blood samples as needed.
- Complete all appropriate protocol forms and communicate with the clinical nurse coordinator and physician in charge.
- Perform correct and accurate charge entry for testing.
- Order supplies as needed for EECP clinic and Outpatient Clinic.
Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
- 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant, Cardiovascular Technician or a Paramedic is 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.
- Basic arrhythmia course and pass written exam with 80% score or higher.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- 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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