Blood Pressure Technician- Nephrology/Hypertension Clinic

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

12d

About The Position

The Blood Pressure Technician works within the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, supporting physicians with cardiac diagnostic testing and performing tasks related to automated blood pressure monitoring, Holter monitoring, and hemodynamic testing. The role includes collecting and recording patient information; placing and removing cardiac testing devices; preparing and educating patients; downloading results; assisting physicians with interpretation of findings; and editing, producing, and finalizing reports after physician interpretation. The technician also manages calendars within Epic, cleans patient exam rooms, orders and maintains equipment, supports nursing staff with hemodynamic testing, and trains new and float staff. The position requires effective judgment and problem-solving in a team environment, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The technician uses equipment and electronic applications such as Spacelabs (Sentinel) and ABPM, follows safety guidelines, and may assist in emergencies. Work hours and shift lengths may vary, and schedules may need to be adjusted in response to department or clinical needs.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Ability to learn and perform highly technical skills, including accurate blood pressure measurement.
Excellent patient interaction skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to handle difficult situations, remain calm under stress, manage emotional situations, display empathy, and maintain positive communication in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while working directly with patients who may have diverse needs.
Willingness to adjust work schedules in response to department or clinical needs.
Ability to use judgment and problem-solving skills in a teamwork environment and work independently with minimal supervision.
Competence with a variety of equipment and ability to navigate multiple electronic applications.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with cardiac diagnostic testing.
Perform tasks related to automated blood pressure monitoring, Holter monitoring, and hemodynamic testing.
Obtain and record patient information.
Place and remove cardiac testing devices.
Prepare and educate patients for testing.
Download test results.
Assist physicians with interpretation of findings.
Edit, produce, and finalize reports after physician interpretation.
Manage calendars within Epic.
Clean patient exam rooms.
Order and maintain equipment.
Support nursing staff with hemodynamic testing.
Train new and float staff.
Follow safety guidelines for self, support personnel, and patients.
Assist with emergency situations when asked.
Adjust work schedules as needed in response to department or clinical needs.