Heart Monitoring Unit Internship

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Kickstart your career in diagnostic cardiology with Nebraska Medicine! This is a paid, on-the-job internship designed for motivated individuals who want to grow into a Non-Invasive Cardiology Technologist role. No prior experience is required, and all coursework is provided at no cost.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent required
Ability to work on call required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later)
Completion of internal training program within 6 months of hire required
Be prepared to test into and qualify for a Non-Invasive Cardiac Tech Role within 6 months of hire required

Nice To Haves

Two years' experience in EKG preferred
Medical experience preferred
College courses in physiology, anatomy, and/or related subjects preferred
Associate of Science degree preferred
Graduate of an accredited school of allied health/technology preferred

Responsibilities

Perform adult and pediatric EKGs
Apply Holter monitors and cardiac event recorders
Interact directly with patients, nurses, staff, and physicians
Transcribe test results into our Electronic Health Record system
Self-study with provided educational materials
Complete the internship by passing a series of tests, culminating in the Non-Invasive Cardiology entrance exam
Study between performing EKGs on shift