Cardiology Technician, HVI- Mercy

About the role

This position will work Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

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.
• Care for 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 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.
• Ability to think and act independently.
• Computer skills and electronic medical record experience are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year.
• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options.
• Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Family planning resources.
• Tuition assistance for dependents.
• Comprehensive health care for dependents.
• Emergency child and elder care options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Employee resource groups.
• Awards for champions of dignity & respect.
• Center for Workplace Culture and Engagement.
• Programs for veteran engagement.
• Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance.