Cardiac Technician - CTU (UPMC Shadyside)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a Full-Time Cardiac Technician I to support the Centralized Telemetry Unit! This is an excellent entry-level position to build skills and grow in the healthcare field. The role involves implementing and preparing for interpretation of cardiac testing, including EKGs, Holter Monitoring Hook-ups, and stress testing. The Cardiac Technician I in the CTU provides continuous visual surveillance of numerous patients on cardiac rhythm monitors and immediately notifies appropriate nursing personnel of alerts according to protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic typing and computer skills are also required.
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the department's needs that include evenings, weekends, holidays and weekend/holiday On-Call required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Nice To Haves

6 months experience in a medical related field is preferred.
Transcription skills are preferred.
Completion of a Medical Assistant or Cardiac Technician course preferred.

Responsibilities

Edit EKGs, after physician review, by deleting, inserting or making additions of established phrases in the ECG Computerized System (MUSE).
Utilize all computer systems (MUSE, TDS, etc) for testing data, result reporting and mailing, billing, etc.
Perform cardiac testing that include EKGs, rhythm strips, Signal Average ECGs, Stress testing, Holter Monitoring hook-ups, according to protocol and in a timely fashion.
Maintain equipment by cleaning and stocking on a daily basis as well as alerting appropriate personnel of needed repairs and supplies needed.
Maintain the department area to meet Safety & Security regulations (JCAHO & OSHA).