Cardiology Technician, HVI- Monroeville

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh Physicians in Monroeville is seeking a full-time Cardiology Technician for the Heart and Vascular Institute. The role supports electrocardiogram, Holter, and ambulatory monitoring, patient preparation, and data entry for clinics and hospital-based services.

The technician will obtain records, review test results, assist with stress tests, collaborate with the nursing team, and help coordinate scheduling and supplies to ensure accurate documentation and efficient patient

Qualifications

• Experience with ECG, Holter, and ambulatory BP monitoring.
• Ability to assist with Holter and event monitoring.
• Strong data entry and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient records and scan documents for the medical record.
• Review results from diagnostics (lab, EKG, X-ray) and notify appropriate staff of abnormalities.
• Perform procedures and setup in outpatient clinical settings independently.
• Prepare patients for Holter/Event monitors and manage databases.
• Prepare exam rooms and coordinate patient visits and scheduling for studies.
• Record vitals, health history, medications, and enter data accurately.
• Draw and process blood samples and perform EKGs as needed.
• Complete forms and communicate with nurses and physicians.
• Process charge entry for visits and testing.
• Assist with six-minute walk tests and exercise stress testing.
• Provide training on Epic/Epicare and onboarding for new Cardiac Technicians.

Skills

EKG

Holter monitoring

Blood pressure monitoring

Data entry

Patient care

Vital signs

Tools

Epic

Job description

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Cardiology Technician for the Heart and Vascular Institute in Monroeville. This position will work Monday-Friday, 7:30-4.

Purpose:

Perform specialized clinical functions related to Electrocardiogram, Holter and Event monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, cardiac device remote monitoring, rooming for hospital based and outpatient clinics.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient medical records as well as correctly scan documents and enter data into the patient record.
• Receive results from diagnostic studies such as lab work, EKG's and X-ray. Ensure prompt review and notify appropriate personnel immediately of abnormal results.
• Demonstrate competency by independently performing procedures and required set up in the out-patient clinical setting.
• Prep and prepare patients for holter and event monitors. Download reports and maintain holter and event database.
• Prepare and prep clinical exam rooms, as necessary.
• Provide care to adult and geriatric patient. Assess patient health history, takes vital signs, & reviews medications. Correctly enter data in patient record.
• Coordinate patient visits and schedules patients for additional studies if needed. Draw and process blood samples and perform EKG's as needed.
• Complete all appropriate forms and communicate with the clinical nurse coordinator and physician in charge.
• Perform correct and accurate charge entry for office visits and testing as needed.
• Perform six minute walk tests. Prep and perform exercise stress testing, as necessary.
• Perform service line training and education such as Epic/Epicare, and new hire Cardiac Technician/MA on-boarding.
• Order supplies as needed for clinic.