Cardiac Technician I-OP Cardiology

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced environment? This is a specialized cardiology clinic, specializing in assessments and documentations. Position performs EKG's, rooming, lab draws and monitor placement. If you are team focused and high energy, please consider applying!
Purpose:
Implement and prepare for interpretation of cardiac testing that includes EKGs, Holter Monitoring Hook-ups and Stress Testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months experience in a medical related field is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the department's needs that include evenings, weekends, holidays and weekend/holiday On-Call required.
• Basic typing and computer skills are also required.
• Transcription skills are preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• 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. Also maintain the department area to meet Safety & Security regulations (JCAHO & OSHA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED