Description
Purpose:
University of Pittsburgh Physicians Division is currently hiring a Regular, Full-Time Cardiology Technician to support the Heart and Vascular Institute located in Cranberry, PA! This position will work a Monday - Friday daylight schedule. Occasional travel to UPMC Passavant McCandless will be required.
Responsibilities:
- Complete all appropriate forms and communicate with the clinical nurse coordinator and physician in charge.
- Perform six minute walk tests.
- Perform correct and accurate charge entry for office visits and testing as needed.
- Coordinate patient visits and schedules patients for additional studies if needed. 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 Outpatient Clinic.
- Provide specialized clinical care to EECP patients.
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)
- Act 34
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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