Cardiology Technician

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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.