Cardiology Technician, HVI - Cardiac Cath Lab

Full-Time Cardiology Technician, HVI | Cardiac Cath Lab

Join the Cardiac Cath Lab team at UPMC Hamot, where you'll have the opportunity to support a wide range of specialized cardiovascular services in a collaborative and patient-focused environment. This role offers a positive team atmosphere, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced cardiovascular professionals.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• Shifts may include 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Evening, night, weekend, and holiday call responsibilities on a rotating basis
• Weekend call coverage required

In this role, you will perform specialized clinical functions related to electrocardiograms (EKGs), Holter and event monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, cardiac device remote monitoring, and patient rooming for both hospital-based and outpatient cardiology clinics.

Previous experience in Cardiac Services, ICU, Operating Room, or Emergency Department settings is preferred but not required.

Title and compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and qualifications. Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient medical records as well as correctly scan documents and enter data into the patient record.
• Receive results from diagnostic studies such as lab work, EKG's and X-ray.
• Ensure prompt review and notify appropriate personnel immediately of abnormal results.
• Demonstrate competency by independently performing procedures and required set up in the out-patient clinical setting.
• Prep and prepare patients for holter and event monitors.
• Download reports and maintain holter and event database.
• Prepare and prep clinical exam rooms, as necessary.
• Provide care to adult and geriatric patient.
• Assess patient health history, takes vital signs, & reviews medications.
• Correctly enter data in patient record.
• Coordinate patient visits and schedules patients for additional studies if needed.
• Draw and process blood samples and perform EKG's as needed.
• Complete all appropriate forms and communicate with the clinical nurse coordinator and physician in charge.
• Perform correct and accurate charge entry for office visits and testing as needed.
• Perform six-minute walk tests.
• Prep and perform exercise stress testing, as necessary.
• Perform service line training and education such as Epic/Epicare, and new hire Cardiac Technician/MA onboarding.
• Order supplies as needed for clinic.

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant, Cardiovascular Technician, Paramedic or Patient Care Technician required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in anatomy and physiology of the heart.
• Ability to think and act independently.
• Computer skills and electronic medical record experience are highly preferred.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran