Cardiology Technician (Full Time), Canonsburg Hospital

Highmark Health • Canonsburg, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW Performs EKG's as well as holter monitoring, holter scanning, and assists with cardiac stress tests. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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

• EKG and holter training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient and performs EKGs according to procedure, e.g., attaches, connects, and operates electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine.
• Performs Holter scanning according to proceduce; demonstrates skills to apply holter monitors to patients for 24 hour observation; provides thorough instruction to patient regarding the procedure and care of the monitor.
• 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.
• Maintains adequate supplies for efficient operations; cleans and maintains equipment; ensures proper working order; and reports any malfunctions.
• Assists in scheduling exams; answers phones; greets patients; and provides information and/or directions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees