Cardiology Diagnostics Support Specialists Sr.

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH, seeks a full-time, benefits-eligible healthcare professional to support cardiology testing procedures, monitor patient flow, and coordinate diagnostic tasks. The role involves performing EKGs, applying heart monitoring devices, and ensuring accurate reports for providers.

CPR is required, with preferred experience in pediatric to adult care. The position emphasizes flexible, fast-paced work with clerical support, data management, and collaboration

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• 1 year of healthcare-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules multidisciplinary testing procedures; monitor patient/staff flow and operation within assigned area.
• Assists in coordinating diagnostic tests.
• Performs basic cardiac testing procedures such as EKG and heart monitoring device application; provides quality reports to ordering providers.
• Facilitates diagnostic outside interpretations.
• Provides timely billing and auditing processes.
• Facilitates electronic transfer of echocardiographic images to and from outside institutions.
• Provides clerical tasks associated with diagnostic testing procedures, including interpretation facilitation, documentation, and records management.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Patient care (pediatric to adult)

Adaptability

Cardiology equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Healthcare field coursework preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

Rotates support alongside Sonographers; Exercise Physiologists and Technicians; Monitor Specialists; and Cardiology Technicians for daily clinical and clerical processes. Requires an extensive understanding of the products and services performed by the department with a focus on high-impact activities.

Overview

Fulltime, Benefits eligible role. Day shift, Mon-Fr.

Essential Functions

• Schedules multidisciplinary testing procedures; monitor patient/staff flow and operation within assigned area.
• Assists in coordinating diagnostic tests.
• Performs basic cardiac testing procedures according to test requests such as EKG, and application of heart monitoring devices; and provide quality reports to ordering providers.
• Facilitates diagnostic outside interpretations.
• Provides timely and efficient billing and auditing processes.
• Facilitates electronic transfer of echocardiographic images to and from outside institutions.
• Provides clerical tasks associated with advanced and routine diagnostic testing procedures, including interpretation facilitation, distribution, verbal and written correspondence, documentation, and records management.

Education Requirement

• High school graduate or equivalent, required.
• Post-Secondary school within a healthcare related field preferred.

Certifications

CPR certification, required.

Skills

• Demonstrated emotional intelligence skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with an acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages (pediatric to adult).
• Ability to function with flexibility and adaptability to an ever changing and fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of equipment used with the specialty of Cardiology.

Experience

1 year of healthcare related experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Standing, Walking
• FREQUENTLY: Decision Making
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet