Cardio Tech - Heart Group

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Work alongside providers in a fast-paced cardiology environment, helping deliver exceptional patient care from start to finish. In this role, you will support patient visits, perform scribe duties, assist with treatments and procedures, and utilize advanced clinical training to conduct specialized cardiac testing, including stress tests and other diagnostic procedures. You will also provide support to the EKG Department as needed. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Completion of Medical Scribe training required.
• Minimum one (1) year of cardiac medicine experience required.
• Minimum three (3) years of Medical Assistant experience required.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular patient care practices.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or ASHI Healthcare Provider required.
• Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia Class and Basic Arrhythmia Challenge Test within nine (9) months of hire.
• Maintains all required clinical certifications and emergency response training.
• Completes all organizational, department, and role-specific competency requirements within established timeframes.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced cardiology environment.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient care skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient experiences and high-quality cardiovascular care.

Responsibilities

• Partner with providers to deliver exceptional patient care by preparing patients for visits, supporting efficient patient flow, and performing medical scribe duties.
• Perform advanced noninvasive cardiac procedures, including treadmill exercise tolerance tests, stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, and Holter/event monitor application, following established competency standards.
• Support patients throughout their care journey by managing phone calls, documenting patient communications, coordinating test result notifications, and facilitating timely follow-up.
• Assist with scheduling, referral management, prior authorizations, and other administrative functions to ensure seamless clinic operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical environment while adhering to infection prevention and regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with providers and care team members to support high-quality patient outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to achieve operational goals, quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for new team members while modeling Presbyterian's CARES values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Engagement, and Service.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support patient care and clinic success.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

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