UMass Memorial Health·Milford, Massachusetts
Performs specialized cardiac laboratory duties including pacemaker testing, EKG performance, and cardiac monitor analysis. Assists in the evaluation and treatment of cardiac patients while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
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$21.19 - $38.13
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details: Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours: 8-430pm
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Cost Center: 34000-2821 Upton Cardiology
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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Performs a variety of specialized pacemaker/cardiac laboratory duties to assist in the evaluation and treatment of cardiac patients. Compiles patient history and preps patient for procedures. Technical duties may include cardiac monitor analysis, pacemaker threshold testing, cardiac defibrillator and pacemaker testing and reprogramming, and computerized database system administration. Provides basic interpretation of data under physician guidance.
Specific responsibilities assigned/required may vary dependent upon campus location.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
1. High School diploma or equivalent required. 2. Completion of an accredited program in Medical Office Assisting (MOA) at an accredited school. 3. Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures required. 4. Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant from ARMA, AAMA, AAHA, AMT, NHA, National Center for Competency Testing or the Monty Technical School. 5. Certification is required and must be maintained. 6. BLS certification required. 7. Successful completion of the pacemaker interrogation competency or MUSE CVIS System Administration competency required.
1. Minimum three years progressively responsible experience in cardiac testing. 2. Demonstrated proficiency in performing pacemaker telemetry, cardiac monitor analysis and pacemaker interrogation (dependent upon campus requirements). 3. Experience and proficiency in utilizing computer information systems within a cardiac unit. Working knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols. 4. Demonstrated analytical skills with strong attention to detail. 5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to provide information to patients, and to prepare accurate documentation.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
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Requires a high school diploma, completion of an accredited Medical Office Assisting program, and a valid Medical Assistant certification. Candidates must have BLS certification and at least three years of experience in cardiac testing.
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