Cardio Tech - Albuquerque, United States - Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Description

Overview


Type of Opportunity:
Full Time


FTE:

Exempt:

No Work Schedule:
Days

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Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance

Summary:
Presbyterian is hiring a Cardio Technologist for the Heart Group at Presbyterian Hospital.

The Cardio Tech provides primary support to the provider by proactively anticipating the provider needs, preparing the patient for the visit using established patient preparation guidelines, maintaining efficient patient flow, and assisting the provider with treatments and procedures*Performs scribe functions to assigned provider(s)*Uses advanced training to perform procedures with completed and documented competency, within scope of certification and PHS policy and under the direct supervision of the provider.

These procedures include performing treadmill exercise tolerance tests, stress echocardiograms, 6-minute walk tests, and nuclear stress tests. Provides coverage to the EKG Department

Qualifications


Cardio Tech II:
1 year of cardiac medicine experience AND 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.

Completed Medical Assistant program from an accredited school

BLS (AHA and ASHI Healthcare Provider) required for all

Annual Basic Arrhythmia Class and Pass Basic Arrhythmia Challenge Test within 9 months of hire date

Completes Scribe training

Requires knowledge of complex cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias


Education:
High School Diploma or GED


Cardio Tech I:
1 year experience as a Medical Assistant preferably in a cardiac setting

Specialized training in clinical medical skills from an accredited Medical Assistant program

High School Diploma

Benefits

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve.

We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group.

Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $26.46/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.