Cardiology Diagnostics Support Specialists Sr.

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, is seeking staff to support cardiology testing and clinical workflows. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary tests, performing basic cardiac tests including EKGs and monitoring, and ensuring accurate reporting to ordering providers.

The position emphasizes flexibility in a fast-paced environment, strong communication with patients and staff, and adherence to clerical and billing processes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated emotional intelligence.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages (pediatric to adult).
• Ability to function with flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of cardiology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Schedules multidisciplinary testing procedures and manages patient/staff flow.
• Assists in coordinating diagnostic tests.
• Performs basic cardiac testing procedures such as EKG and heart monitoring device applications and reports to providers.
• Facilitates diagnostic interpretations.
• Processes billing and auditing activities in a timely manner.
• Transfers echocardiographic images electronically with outside institutions.
• Handles clerical tasks including documentation and records management.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Patient interaction

Flexibility/adaptability

Equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare-related post-secondary education 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