Cardiac Tech, Upton Cardiology, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Upton (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a capable cardiac technician to support pacemaker and electrophysiology testing. The role involves preparing patients, performing EKGs, and assisting with procedures under physician supervision.

Strong data interpretation and device interrogation proficiency are required. Applicants should have four years of cardiac testing experience, BLS certification, and familiarity with the MUSE CVIS system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or certificate.
• Minimum of four years progressively responsible experience in cardiac testing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in pacemaker telemetry, cardiac monitor analysis and pacemaker interrogation (campus dependent).
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with medical terminology and data documentation.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and review patient history before testing and explain procedures.
• Perform EKGs and operate the MUSE cardiovascular information system.
• Conduct Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT) under physician direction.
• Assist clinicians during implantable loop procedures.
• Perform pacer interrogation and analyze device thresholds as ordered.

Skills

Pacemaker telemetry

Cardiac monitor analysis

Pacemaker interrogation

BLS certification

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MUSE CVIS System

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $23.36 - $42.04

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: per diem / PRN

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 34000 - 2821 Upton Cardiology

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Performs a variety of specialized pacemaker/cardiac laboratory duties to assist in the evaluation and treatment of cardiac patients. Compiles patient history and preps patient for procedures. Technical duties may include cardiac monitor analysis, pacemaker threshold testing, cardiac defibrillator and pacemaker testing and reprogramming, and computerized database system administration. Provides basic interpretation of data under physician guidance.

Note: Specific responsibilities assigned/required may vary dependent upon campus location.

I. Major Responsibilities

• 1. Obtains and reviews patient history information prior to testing. Prepares patient and explains procedure. Answers patient questions within scope of authority and alerts the physician or nurse to questions or concerns requiring their attention.
• 2. Performs EKGs, edits directories and performs computer tasks in MUSE cardiovascular information system.
• 3. Performs Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), including patient prep and explanation, under the direction of the MD.
• 4. May assist clinician by monitoring patient during Implantable Loop procedure.
• 5. Proficient in using monitoring device that will capture rhythms, blood pressures and pulse ox readings during Tilt testing. Must learn operation of Tilt table.
• 6. Responsible for gathering patient information pre-Tilt and ILR procedures.
• 7. Performs cardiac monitor analysis and notifies covering Licensed Independent Practitioner of abnormal findings.
• 8. May complete billing as required.
• 9. Receives and directs phone calls. Schedules appointments as needed and directed by clinicians.
• 10. Ensures tests and procedural prep information is provided to patients.
• 11. Performs pacer interrogation. Evaluates pacemaker and defibrillator patients via threshold testing and reprograms devices per MD order.
• 12. Responsible for Device home remote monitoring interpretations. Evaluating and creating reports and reporting any abnormal findings to appropriate M.D.
• 13. Serves as a resource for staff in troubleshooting clinical and technical issues.
• 14. Performs basic troubleshooting and repairs of various equipment, including, but not limited to, EKG (Electrocardiogram) and ETT (Exercise Tolerance Test) equipment. Coordinates repair resolution with Clinical Engineering as necessary.
• 15. Completes required documentation for all tasks, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

• 1. High School diploma or certificate

Experience/Skills:

• 1. Minimum of four years progressively responsible experience in cardiac testing.
• 2. Demonstrated proficiency in performing pacemaker telemetry, cardiac monitor analysis and pacemaker interrogation (dependent upon campus requirements).
• 3. BLS certification.
• 4. Successful completion of the pacemaker interrogation competency or MUSE CVIS System Administration competency.
• 5. Experience and proficiency in utilizing computer information systems within a cardiac unit.
• 6. Working knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols.
• 7. Demonstrated analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• 8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to provide information to patients, and to prepare accurate documentation.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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