Cardiology Diagnostics Support Specialists Sr.

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a dedicated clinical assistant to support Sonographers, Exercise Physiologists, and Cardiology Technicians in daily testing and clerical tasks. The role requires a high school diploma and CPR certification, with ability to work with patients of all ages in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers day shifts, benefits eligibility, and opportunities to contribute to high-quality cardiac care while coordinating exams and ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; healthcare-related post-secondary education preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• 1 year of healthcare-related experience preferred.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages (pediatric to adult).
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules multidisciplinary testing procedures and monitors patient/staff flow within the area.
• Assists in coordinating diagnostic tests.
• Performs basic cardiac testing (EKG) and applies heart monitoring devices; provides reports to providers.
• Facilitates diagnostic outside interpretations.
• Provides timely billing and auditing support.
• Transfers echocardiographic images electronically to/from outside institutions.
• Performs clerical tasks for diagnostic testing, including documentation and records management.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility and adaptability

Cardiology equipment knowledge

Patient care across ages

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare-related post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Cardiology equipment knowledge

Job description

Overview

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

Essential Functions

• Schedules multidisciplinary testing procedures; monitors 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; provides 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

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet