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UPMC WESTERN MARYLAND HEALTH SERVICES, LLC Cardiology Technician, HVI in Cumberland, Maryland
The Cardiology Department at UPMC Western Maryland is looking for a part-time Cardiology Technician, HVI.
This is a part-time, 32 hr/wk position that will work 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Includes rotating weekends and holidays.
As a Cardiology Technician, HVI you will perform specialized clinical functions related to Electrocardiogram, Holter and Event monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, cardiac device remote monitoring, rooming for hospital based and outpatient clinics.
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, EKGs 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, and 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 EKGs 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 on-boarding.
- Order supplies as needed for clinic.
Qualifications:
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.
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)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
