Cardiology Technician - Allegheny Valley Hospital

Highmark Health • Natrona Heights, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW Responsible for EKG testing and cardiac event monitors; prepares information for physicians to read and interpret the studies within Cardiovascular Services; scans Holter monitor results into the patient’s file.

Requirements

• Previous stress testing, Holter monitor scanning and cardiac event monitor experience.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree
• Arrhythmia interpretation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and performs EKGs according to procedure, e.g., attaches, connects and operates electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine.
• Attaches Holter monitor and cardiac event monitor electrodes.
• Maintains records of EKGs, stress tests, and Holter monitors as well as the files and reports; prepares data for physician analysis and interpretation; mails/sends reports or other documents as required.
• Assists in scheduling exams; answers phones; greets and checks in all outpatients whose testing is in our department; and provides information and/or directions.
• Maintains adequate supplies for efficient operations; cleans and maintains equipment; ensures proper working order; and reports any malfunctions.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees