CARDIOLOGY CLINIC TECHNICIAN

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiology Clinic Technician performs medical services under the direction of the manager of the clinic, in addition to preparing and monitoring the patient. Provides a calm, friendly and personable atmosphere for patients and families. Promotes a feeling of cooperation and concern when dealing with patients and families. Attends required meetings and participates on committees as requested. Maintains patient confidentiality. Performs other duties as assigned by Manager or Physician. Cardiology Clinic Technician working with EP department Work activities may include: weigh and take blood pressure and heart rate and record information in Electronic chart. 12-lead EKG placement and procedures performed daily on every patient. Taking history and/or medication information from patient and/or family member for medical record. Ensures information is entered prior to appointment whenever possible. Performs EKG, Suture Removal, place loop monitors and holter monitors after completing training. Assists nurses and physicians as requested. Maintains knowledge of treadmill, holter event monitor and arrhythmia guidelines. Reports any equipment failure or hazardous conditions to manager. Maintains patient area and office in presentable manner. Performs chart preparation for provider scheduling for 5 electrophysiology physicians and 4 APPs. Maintains current knowledge of developments in Cardiology, as well as all applicable policies and procedures. Assists with referral authorizations for specialists and pre-authorization for testing and ancillary services as directed by licensed staff, provider or mid-level practitioner. Performs basic technical clinical and clerical duties relating to the operation of the practice as assigned, such as check in/out procedures, handling office phone calls and scheduling appointments. May be responsible for phlebotomy (competency appropriate). Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and at times working irregular hours

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED
Licensure/Certifications/Registration: AHA BLS-HCP certification required
Effective communication skills in order to work with the public
Computer skills to utilize database systems to perform job duties required
Must be able to problem-solve
Keyboarding required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records
Successful completion of phlebotomy course through Carilion required if working in areas the skill set is required
Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time
Frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
Requires normal visual acuity and hearing
Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
Requires working under stress in emergency situations and at times working irregular hours

Responsibilities

weigh and take blood pressure and heart rate and record information in Electronic chart
12-lead EKG placement and procedures performed daily on every patient
Taking history and/or medication information from patient and/or family member for medical record
Ensures information is entered prior to appointment whenever possible
Performs EKG, Suture Removal, place loop monitors and holter monitors after completing training
Assists nurses and physicians as requested
Maintains knowledge of treadmill, holter event monitor and arrhythmia guidelines
Reports any equipment failure or hazardous conditions to manager
Maintains patient area and office in presentable manner
Performs chart preparation for provider scheduling for 5 electrophysiology physicians and 4 APPs
Maintains current knowledge of developments in Cardiology, as well as all applicable policies and procedures
Assists with referral authorizations for specialists and pre-authorization for testing and ancillary services as directed by licensed staff, provider or mid-level practitioner
Performs basic technical clinical and clerical duties relating to the operation of the practice as assigned, such as check in/out procedures, handling office phone calls and scheduling appointments
May be responsible for phlebotomy (competency appropriate)