Cardiology Stress Technician

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health seeks a qualified medical assistant with cardiac stress testing responsibilities. The role includes EKGs, monitoring, and assisting providers in non-invasive cardiac testing.

Under supervision, you will prepare patients, obtain vital signs, and support clinicians. A sign-on bonus of $2,500 is offered with a one-year commitment and day shift schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Electrocardiographic and arrhythmia course required.
• BLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac stress tests, EKGs, monitors and related procedures.
• Prepare patients and obtain vital signs.
• Provide clinical support to physicians and nursing staff.
• Review 12-lead EKGs prior to stress tests and discuss results with provider.

Skills

Professional conduct

Time management

Teamwork

Punctuality

Office organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ECG and arrhythmia course

BLS and ACLS certification

Job description

Job Requirements

Company Description Every Patient. Every Encounter. Every Day. At University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH), you will join a highly dedicated and supportive team that has been providing high quality care to the community of Harford County for over 100 years. We proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment and exceptional care. It's our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day. Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Job Description

SIGN ON BONUS - $2,500 with 1 year commitment

General Summary: Under direct supervision of the office manager and physicians, responsible for the cardiac stress technical duties as well as medical assistant duties. Respond to patients, visitors and fellow team members in a pleasant, helpful and professional manner. Performs delegated medical tasks, assists providers and nursing staff with patient care. Demonstrates leadership by collaboration, teamwork, communication, accountability, customer service and advanced knowledge of clinical skills. Perform technical duties including EKG's, rhythm strips, stress testing and manual blood pressures. Prepare patient for testing. Obtain vital signs. Perform/assist the provider with cardiac diagnostic studies (stress tests, EKG's, monitors, etc). Review 12 lead EKG prior to performing stress test then perform stress test following protocols. Monitor patients including blood pressure, heart rate, and EKG during test. When completed, review and discuss results with provider. Act as a medical assistant for assigned provider providing clinical support Act as back up to lead cardiovascular stress tech reading and interpreting holter/event monitors. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Experience & Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Electrocardiographic and arrhythmia course required.
• BLS and ACLS required.

Work Orientation & Experience

• One (1) year experience in the field of electrocardiography required.
• Experience in all components of non-invasive cardiac testing highly preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• a) maintain appropriate, professional conduct and appearance at all times, following office dress code consistently;
• b) complete work in an established time frame, seek appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed or pace is slow;
• c) demonstrate willingness to perform other duties to assist the team effort for the benefit of the patients, physicians and fellow team members;
• d) consistently arrive at work on time and completes all tasks or arranges for coverage before leaving for the day or lunch;
• e) maintain desk and business areas in a professional, neat manner.

Working Conditions

Working in a well-lit environment, occasional in confined areas. Potential for exposure to nuclear radiation, requiring adherence to safety policies including monitoring of radiation badges, Potential for minimal exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. Expected to work day shift, including weekends and holidays as necessary. Will be exposed to frequent interruptions and occasional crisis situations. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, reaching stretching and bending throughout most of the work day (5-7 hours per day.)
• Occasional pushing, pulling.
• Lifting patients (patients may weigh in excess of 200-250 pounds) and pushing wheelchairs (1-2 hours per day) in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy.
• Visual acuity required for reading computer monitors and patient charts.
• Acute hearing for hearing blood pressures and receiving and delivery of accurate information.
• Manual dexterity required for assisting with procedures, utilizing computer keyboards.

Additional Information

SIGN ON BONUS - $2,500

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Full-Time/ Days M-F (8:30am-5pm)
• Pay Range: $18.57 - $25.99/hr.
• $2,500 Sign-on Bonus; requires a one (1) year work commitment; restrictions may apply
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide