Cardiology Diagnostics Support Specialists Sr.

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio is seeking a full-time Cardiology support professional to assist with cardiac testing and related clerical duties. The role involves coordinating diagnostic procedures, performing EKGs, and ensuring accurate reporting to ordering providers.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of healthcare experience, with a willingness to support diverse pediatric to adult patients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; healthcare-related post-secondary training preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• 1 year healthcare-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule multidisciplinary testing procedures and monitor flow in the area.
• Assist in coordinating diagnostic tests.
• Perform basic cardiac testing procedures (e.g., EKG) and provide quality reports to providers.
• Facilitate diagnostic interpretations and outside interpretations.
• Handle billing/auditing processes.
• Transmit echocardiographic images electronically with external facilities.
• Provide clerical support for diagnostic testing and documentation.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Adaptability

Cardiology equipment familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary healthcare-related training (preferred)

Tools

ECG machines

Heart monitoring devices

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