EKG Technician

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $21 - $28 • 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. This is a .8 FTE position, meaning 64 hours per two-week pay period, with 8-hour day/evening/night shifts and an every 3rd weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 0 to 2 years previous 12 lead EKG or EKG monitoring
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED
• 0 to 2 years Medical Terminology, knowledge in cardiac rhythms

Responsibilities

• Performs 12 lead EKGs hospital wide
• Edits physician interpreted EKGs
• Applies holter and cardiac monitors
• Completes high level disinfection of the "OR and Tee" probes
• Performs artifact free 12 lead EKGs using proper skin prep and lead placement
• Competently uses all EKG cart functions
• Uses Muse functions to send EKGs to outreach and change/update demographics and other data
• Applies Holter monitors and cardiac event monitors/patches using proper skin prep and lead placement
• Instructs patients in use and how to return monitor
• Preps and monitors for cardiac stress test
• Maintains knowledge of multiple cardiac stress tests that are performed
• Uses proper skin prep and lead placement for each test
• Documents heart rate and blood pressure during exercise
• Removes leads from patient, and prepares patient for discharge
• Cleans equipment and restocks rooms
• Greets and prepares the patient for test, explaining actions
• Responds to questions and other needs promptly
• Ensures patient is in safe situation at all times
• Cleans equipment using high level disinfection process
• Uses equipment per department and manufacturer guidelines
• Protects patient, self and others from injury by using proper equipment and body mechanics for transfers, lifts and transport
• Reports promptly concerns related to patient condition
• Identifies issues with equipment and reports to appropriate resource
• Communicates ideas and suggestions for process improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed