Certified Medical Assistant

Cardiovascular Medical Assistant

Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates. This position will primarily work in the Cardiovascular Testing Lab (90%) with cross training in the adjoining Cardiovascular Clinic (10%). The Cardiovascular Medical Assistant provides technical support for diagnostic, non-invasive cardiac testing, including treadmill tests, ECGs, Holter scans for inpatient and ambulatory populations. Provides ECG management for VM and contractual business.

Cardiac Testing (90%) :

• Under RN supervision, supports treadmill stress testing, including patient preparation, test performance, and patient discharge.
• Ensures correct lead placement and good lead hookup to support accurate capture of patient's clinical data.
• Operates stress testing equipment in real time during patient test.
• Adjusts equipment and controls according to physician's orders and / or established protocol. Troubleshoots equipment issues and, as able, resolves in a timely manner, or escalates issues to the appropriate staff.
• Prepares reports of test results for interpretation by the physician.
• Under physician's order, independently performs ECGs, ensuring correct lead placement, and screens results for technical quality.
• Provides support for VM staff in the use of ECG systems / software.
• Independently applies ambulatory cardiac or blood pressure monitoring device i.e. Zio Patch.
• Performs administrative functions in support of the Cardiovascular Lab.
• Schedules and arrives patients.
• Prepares billings for services provided, ensuring accuracy of CPT and ICD-10 codes.

Cardiovascular Clinic (10%) :

Job Requirements : What we require :

Where You'll Work :

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Pay Range : $27.25 - $38.49 / hour

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.