Join our team of Life Changers!

 

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Cardiovascular Technician to support the Harrisburg Region. 

 

Schedule: Day Shift hours (with flexible variable start times)

will be discussed further during interview.

Rotating Holiday, Weekend and On-call

Requirement would only involve morning hours to allow you most of your day!

Travel: Will rotate and travel to Harrisburg, Community and West Shore locations in both inpatient and outpatient settings

 

Working under the supervision of the cardiovascular manager, performs a wide variety of noninvasive cardiac studies. This includes but not limited to patient preparation, assistance during stress testing, and preparing and communicating all pertinent information related to testing procedure.  Works with several other team members performing cardiac testing on both inpatient and outpatient areas.  

Responsibilities:

Perform non-invasive cardiac studies including nuclear stress test (exercise and pharmacological), Stress echocardiograms (exercise and pharmacological, treadmill stress tests, Electrocardiograms (EKGs) and Holter Monitoring according to protocol. Proficiency in stress and resting EKG placement, heart rate and blood pressure monitoring, and EKG interpretation. Knowledge in testing indications, contraindications, and test termination criteria for the testing being performed. Knowledge in protocols/guidelines of diagnostic tests for inpatients and outpatients. Utilize all computer systems (Epic, Muse) for stress testing and resting EKGs. Understand test studies and have knowledge to immediately report significant/critical findings to physician, APP, exercise physiologist, or nurse on staff. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.