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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Cardiology Technician to support the McCandless location.
Shift Details:
- Monday - Friday 6am - 4:30pm
- Rotating weekends and holidays
- Shifts will be further discussed during the interview
Responsibilities
- Performs 24-hour Holter EKGs, routine EKGs, exercise stress tests, signal-averaged EKGs, and heart variability measurements using proper techniques and equipment, based on skill level.
- Completes additional duties as assigned by the Administrative Director
- Educates patients about procedures, provides necessary instructions, and obtains required consent forms prior to testing.
- Monitors patients' physical conditions during procedures and reports abnormalities to the supervisor, nurse practitioner, attending physician, and/or Cardiology Director as appropriate.
- Processes diagnostic data and prepares reports, including relevant medical diagnoses and cardiac medications, for cardiologist interpretation.
- Complies with established occupational exposure policies and stays current on applicable standards and updates.
- Prepares, maintains, and organizes patient records, files, and related documentation, ensuring accuracy and proper retention practices.
- Cleans, maintains, and stocks equipment, supplies, and work areas according to department standards.
- Assists with clinical and administrative duties, including scheduling patients, handling appointment calls, and managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Demonstrates the ability to provide age-appropriate care, education, and service to patients across all stages of life and varying states of health and disease.
- Communicates effectively with patients and maintains an understanding of the physical and emotional impacts of disease and illness.
- High school graduate plus satisfactory completion of a medical assistant program, cardiology technician program, or as an LPN if experience requirements are met.
- Must successfully pass a rhythm recognition exam after completion of a hospital provided course.
- Approved previous on-the-job training and experience in a Cardiology area, either Hospital setting or physician office may be accepted in lieu of educational requirements.
- The individual should be knowledgeable in stress testing procedures, Holter monitor applications and interpretation
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran