Description
Purpose:
Implement cardiac testing, prepare and finalize results of testing that includes EKGs, Holter Monitoring Hook-ups, and Stress Testing of all types.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize all computer systems (MUSE, TDS, etc) for testing data, results reporting, mailing, billing, etc.
- Transcribe Holter, Echo, TEE and all varieties of stress testing reports utilizing a dictation system.
- Maintain equipment by cleaning and stocking on a daily basis as well as alerting appropriate personnel of needed repairs and supplies needed. Also maintain the department area to meet Safety & Security regulations (JCAHO & OSHA).
- Perform cardiac testing that includes EKGs, rhythm strips, Signal Average ECGs, all varieties of stress testing, Holter Monitoring hook-ups, according to protocol and in a timely fashion.
- Edit EKGs, after physician review, by deleting, inserting or making additions of established phrases in the ECG Computerized System (MUSE).
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1 year experience in Non-Invasive Cardiac testing, Medical Transcription competencies and passing the Basic Arrhythmia Class is required.
- Work flexible hours to meet the department needs that include evenings, weekends, holidays and weekend/holiday
- On-Call required.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant or Cardiac Technician course 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
Clearances must be dated within 90 days
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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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