Cardio Tech - Heart Group

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Loan forgiveness programs

Malpractice insurance

Résumé du poste

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Cardiology Technician to support providers, prepare patients for visits, and perform specialized cardiovascular procedures under physician supervision.

You will document encounters as a scribe, maintain patient flow, and assist with diagnostic testing while ensuring safety and quality care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass treadmill training protocol within 6 months of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Minimum of three years of Medical Assistant experience with cardiac medicine.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to interpret complex cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias.
• Completion of required Scribe training within nine months of hire.

Responsabilités

• Prepare patients for visits, maintain patient flow, document encounters as a scribe, and assist with treatments, procedures, and testing.
• Perform advanced cardiovascular procedures and diagnostic testing: ETT, stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, Holter/Event monitoring, EKG coverage.
• Manage patient communication: calls, test result notifications, and timely follow-up with care teams.
• Support clinic operations: scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations, and patient forms (FMLA, advance directives).
• Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment with infection control and inventory standards.
• Collaborate with providers and care teams to deliver patient-centered care and effective communication.

Connaissances

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Basic Arrhythmia training

Scribe training completion

Team collaboration

Formation

High school/GED

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

Outils

BLS certification

EPIC EHR

Scribe training

Description du poste

Location Address

201 Cedar SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106-4917

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $19.25
Maximum Offer $31.74

Summary

Join a dynamic cardiovascular team where you'll play a vital role in supporting providers and delivering exceptional patient care. In this role, you will proactively anticipate provider and patient needs, prepare patients for visits using established clinical guidelines, maintain efficient patient flow, and assist with treatments and procedures.

In addition, you will serve as a scribe for assigned providers, ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation. Utilizing advanced training and demonstrated competencies, you will perform specialized diagnostic and cardiovascular procedures within the scope of certification, organizational policies, and under the direct supervision of a provider. Responsibilities may include treadmill exercise tolerance tests, stress echocardiograms, six-minute walk tests, nuclear stress tests, and providing coverage for the EKG Department. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Work Details

Type of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 1.00

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support to providers by preparing patients for visits, maintaining efficient patient flow, documenting encounters as a scribe, and assisting with treatments, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Perform advanced cardiovascular procedures and diagnostic testing, including:
  • Treadmill Exercise Tolerance Tests (ETT)
  • Stress Echocardiograms
  • Nuclear Stress Tests
  • Holter and Event Monitor Application
  • EKG services and department coverage as needed
• Manage patient communication by handling phone calls, documenting telephone encounters, coordinating test result notifications, and ensuring timely follow-up with patients and care teams.
• Support clinic operations through appointment scheduling, referral coordination, prior authorization management, provider schedule monitoring, and processing patient forms such as FMLA and advance directives.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical environment, following infection prevention, regulatory, and inventory management standards.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional patient care, communicate pertinent patient information, and support clinic operational goals.
• Deliver outstanding customer service by utilizing AIDET principles and demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, support clinical quality metrics, and assist with the orientation, training, and mentorship of new Cardiology Technicians.
• Complete required advanced training and competency requirements, including Basic Arrhythmia and Treadmill Training Protocols, within nine months of hire.
• Demonstrate Presbyterian's CARES values by being Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged, and Service-Oriented in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Level I

Required Qualifications

• High school/GED
• Minimum one year cardiac/medical experience required.
• Must pass treadmill training protocol within 6 month of hire.
• Take and pass Basic Arrhythmia Class within two attempts.

Level II

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of cardiac medicine experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ASHI Healthcare Provider program.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias.
• Successful completion of annual Basic Arrhythmia training and Basic Arrhythmia Challenge Test within nine (9) months of hire.
• Successful completion of required Scribe training.
• Completion of all organizational, department, and role-specific competency requirements within established timeframes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting cardiovascular or cardiology providers in an outpatient or hospital setting.
• Experience performing cardiovascular diagnostic testing and monitoring procedures.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems.

Certifications & Training Requirements

• Maintain current BLS certification throughout employment.
• Complete annual Basic Arrhythmia education and competency validation.
• Complete Scribe training and maintain ongoing competency.
• Maintain all required clinical competencies, education, and emergency response training as required by departmental and organizational standards.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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