Cardiology Technician

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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Cardiology Technician to support the McCandless location.

 

Shift Details:

• Monday - Friday 6am - 4:30pm
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Shifts will be further discussed during the interview

Responsibilities

• Performs 24-hour Holter EKGs, routine EKGs, exercise stress tests, signal-averaged EKGs, and heart variability measurements using proper techniques and equipment, based on skill level. 
• Completes additional duties as assigned by the Administrative Director

• Educates patients about procedures, provides necessary instructions, and obtains required consent forms prior to testing.

• Monitors patients' physical conditions during procedures and reports abnormalities to the supervisor, nurse practitioner, attending physician, and/or Cardiology Director as appropriate.

• Processes diagnostic data and prepares reports, including relevant medical diagnoses and cardiac medications, for cardiologist interpretation.

• Complies with established occupational exposure policies and stays current on applicable standards and updates.

• Prepares, maintains, and organizes patient records, files, and related documentation, ensuring accuracy and proper retention practices.

• Cleans, maintains, and stocks equipment, supplies, and work areas according to department standards.

• Assists with clinical and administrative duties, including scheduling patients, handling appointment calls, and managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.

• Demonstrates the ability to provide age-appropriate care, education, and service to patients across all stages of life and varying states of health and disease.

• Communicates effectively with patients and maintains an understanding of the physical and emotional impacts of disease and illness.

• High school graduate plus satisfactory completion of a medical assistant program, cardiology technician program, or as an LPN if experience requirements are met. 
• Must successfully pass a rhythm recognition exam after completion of a hospital provided course.
• Approved previous on-the-job training and experience in a Cardiology area, either Hospital setting or physician office may be accepted in lieu of educational requirements. 
• The individual should be knowledgeable in stress testing procedures, Holter monitor applications and interpretation
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
   
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Details
Primary Location: USA-PA-Pittsburgh
Work Locations: UPMC Passavant Mccandless, 9100 Babcock Blvd, 15237
Business Unit: UPMC Passavant
Schedule: Flex, Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Union: No
Salary Range: 19.39, 29.69