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Are you passionate about the patient experience and seeking growth opportunities? UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Cardiology Technicians are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

Position: Full-Time Cardiology Technician II

Department: Diagnostic Cardiology

Location: UPMC Passavant

Shifts: 40 hours per week, 10 hour weekday shifts and 8 hour weekend shifts. Will work every other weekend, plus July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's holidays.

Title and rate of pay will be determined based upon individual qualifications, experience, and education.

+ Cardiology Technician starting rate: $19.39/hour

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+ Obtain quality EKGs while following hospital and patient care protocols.

+ Apply Holter, Flex, event, and other cardiac monitors and maintain related equipment.

+ Assist with exercise stress testing and evaluate EKG rhythms on Holter recordings.

+ Accurately recognize and document patient information related to care.

+ Utilize cardiology and information systems to maintain accurate reports, statistics, and patient information.

+ Complete cardiology service reports and daily transcriptions.

+ Support both Diagnostic Cardiology and Central Monitoring based on departmental needs.

+ Assist with student teaching and orientation.

+ Perform light clerical and front-desk duties as needed.

+ Maintain equipment and supplies.

+ Participate in performance improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve processes.

+ Provide individualized, patient-focused care.

+ Take responsibility for ongoing professional and performance development.

_Note: All competencies must be achieved. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the role._

Cardiology Technician II:

+ High School diploma or GED.

+ Completion of a Medical Assistant program, Cardiology Technician programs OR 1 year supervised training in a Cardiology Department required.

+ Microsoft word, Transcription, Basic and Advance arrhythmia class through a continuing education course with documentation of completion AND 1 year of supervised Stress Test and Holter scanning in a Cardiology department required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.