What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiology Technician, HVI position at UPMC International?
Are you a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or casual hours, The Cardiology Department at UPMC Western Maryland has the right fit for you as a Cardiology Technician, HVI!
During the interview, you’ll learn about what schedule and shifts we have to offer!
The Cardiology Technician, HVI performs specialized clinical functions related to Enhanced External Counter pulsation and Outpatient Clinic.
Responsibilities
During the interview, you’ll learn about what schedule and shifts we have to offer!
The Cardiology Technician, HVI performs specialized clinical functions related to Enhanced External Counter pulsation and Outpatient Clinic.
Responsibilities
- Complete all appropriate forms and communicate with the clinical nurse coordinator and physician in charge.
- Perform six minute walk tests.
- Assist with exercise stress testing.
- Perform correct and accurate charge entry for office visits and testing as needed.
- Assist EECP patient with processing the financial account and prepare disbursement request for individual patients as needed.
- Coordinate patient visits and schedules patients for additional studies if needed.
- Draw and process blood samples and perform EKG’s as needed.
- Provide care to adult and geriatric patient.
- Assess patient health history, takes vital signs, & reviews medications.
- Correctly enter data in 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.
- Prep and prepare patients for holter and event monitors.
- Download reports and maintain holter and event database.
- Order supplies as needed for EECP clinic and Outpatient Clinic.
- Provide specialized clinical care to EECP patients.
- Review patient’s education regarding EECP treatment and possible side effects.
- 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 are highly preferred.
- 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)
