Cardiovascular Care Technician

Allina Health•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. As part of the CV care team, the Cardiovascular Care Technician participates with the physician, advanced practice providers, and nurses in delivering timely, quality care and services to patients in the cardiovascular clinic setting.

Requirements

2 year degree or 4 year degree in healthcare or other related field OR Certified Medical Assistant OR Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross OR Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred

Nice To Haves

Formal training as EMT, Cardiology Technician, EKG Tech, etc.
Bachelor's degree exercise physiology or related field
6 months in direct patient care in a cardiovascular setting

Responsibilities

Completes patient rooming. Rooms patients, gathering all necessary information from the patient and documents in record.
Documents the chief complaint/reason for visit.
Accurately and thoroughly reviews patient’s current medication and updates medication list.
Ensures all allergies are documented.
Communicates with physician about the patient reason for visit and any concerns.
Facilitates and participates in the continuum of patient cardiovascular care in partnership with physicians and nurses.
Provides instructions to patients regarding diagnostic testing and/or lifestyle modification instructions and coaching to patients.
Assists with program development and initiatives.
Educates/instructs patient and families on cardiovascular related issues, including exercise prescriptions, healthy lifestyle habits, and preventative care indulging age specific and cultural considerations.
Completes visit preparation – obtaining necessary documentation, records prior to the patient’s visit.
Works collaboratively with outside organizations to obtain patient records.
Scans records following HIM processes and protocols.
Possesses basic understanding of cardiac diagnostic testing and procedures.
Able to differentiate between stress tests; able to provide basic to advanced information and instructions to patients.
Explains diagnostic test to patient and provides instructions as needed.
Performs 12-lead EKG testing as requested or ordered.
Places leads on patient.
Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Identifies and instructed with age specific and cultural considerations.
Obtains MD signature.
Documents charges.
Checks crash cart daily & complete log sheet making sure that equipment is operational, lock secure & out dates are within spec.
Checks blood glucose monitor daily.
Ensures all clinical areas are stocked with necessary supplies.
Checks equipment to ensure working order.
Ensures all areas of the clinic are properly cleaned at the end of the day or as needed.
Other duties as assigned.