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Cardiology Technician, HVI Horizon- Farrell

UPMC

#BLS #ACLS #CPR #Paramedic #Phlebotomy #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Epic #Patient Care Technician #Outpatient

Quick overview

Perform specialized clinical functions including EKG, Holter monitoring, and cardiac device checks while assisting with front office administrative duties. Coordinate patient visits, prepare exam rooms, and ensure accurate data entry into patient medical records.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience as a Medical Assistant, Cardiovascular Technician, Paramedic, or Patient Care Technician. Must possess or obtain CPR/BLS/ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.

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Job description

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Cardiology Technician for the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Horizon. This position will work Monday-Friday, daylight hours. Some travel to the Greenville or Jameson office may be required. This position will also assist with front office and administrative assistant duties.

Purpose

Perform specialized clinical functions related to Electrocardiogram, Holter and Event monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, cardiac device remote monitoring, rooming for hospital based and outpatient clinics.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient medical records as well as correctly scan documents and enter data into the 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. Demonstrate competency by independently performing procedures and required set up in the out-patient clinical setting. Prep and prepare patients for holter and event monitors. Download reports and maintain holter and event database. Prepare and prep clinical exam rooms, as necessary. Provide care to adult and geriatric patient. Assess patient health history, takes vital signs, & reviews medications. Correctly enter data in patient record. Coordinate patient visits and schedules patients for additional studies if needed. Draw and process blood samples and perform EKG's as needed. Complete all appropriate forms and communicate with the clinical nurse coordinator and physician in charge. Perform correct and accurate charge entry for office visits and testing as needed. Perform six minute walk tests. Prep and perform exercise stress testing, as necessary. Perform service line training and education such as Epic/Epicare, and new hire Cardiac Technician/MA on-boarding. Order supplies as needed for clinic.

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 and electronic medical record experience 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