Cardiology Technician II

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

98d

About The Position

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Cardiology Technician II to support the McCandless location. The position involves working from 6am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with every third weekend and holidays as assigned. Shifts will be further discussed during the interview.

Requirements

• High School graduate.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, Cardiology Technician programs or 1-year supervised training in a Cardiology Department required.
• Microsoft Word proficiency.
• Transcription skills.
• Basic and Advanced arrhythmia class through a continuing education course with documentation of completion.
• 1-year of supervised Stress Test and Holter scanning in a Cardiology department required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Cardiology and Management System, Information System effectively to ensure accurate departmental data, such as reports, statistics and patient information.
• Assist in student teaching and orientation.
• Perform light clerical duties.
• Perform Exercise Stress Testing, and evaluate EKG rhythms on Holter recordings.
• Participate in a performance improvement program and implement methods of Improvement.
• Obtain quality EKG's while following hospital and patient protocols.
• Recognize and document all patient information related to patient care.
• Transcribe cardiology services reports.
• Work between Cardiology and Central Monitoring addressing each lab's needs for a Technician.
• Complete daily transcriptions.
• Hook up Flex monitor and maintain equipment.
• Demonstrate individualized care for each patient.
• Take responsibility for personal performance improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees