CardioVasc Tech/ Non Inv –Outpatient Cardiology – Albany

Trinity Health • Albany, NY

1d • $21 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

ardio Vascular Tech/ Non Invasive –Cardiology Practice – Albany, NY – FT If you are looking for a CV Tech position in Cardiology, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at 2 Palisades Drive, Albany, NY. Position Highlights: Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development Work/Life: Monday- Friday – Office Hours What you will do: Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and record information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients. Inform patients of costs for care being provided and guides them to appropriate resources for further information. Type routine correspondence and reports from dictation or handwritten copy. Answer telephones, screen callers, relay messages and greet visitors.

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED required
• Minimum of two years clinical work experience in a cardiac related area
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room
• Perform preliminary physical tests; take blood pressure, weight and temperature; report patient history summary
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential
• Schedule surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center, verifying times with patients and preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms
• Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receipt
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs
• Complete records by recording patient examination, treatment and test results
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements

What This Job Offers

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