Heart Monitoring Unit Internship

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid, on-the-job internship with Nebraska Medicine, designed for motivated individuals to grow into a Non-Invasive Cardiology Technologist role. No prior experience is required, and all coursework is provided at no cost. Interns will gain hands-on experience performing adult and pediatric EKGs, applying Holter monitors, and cardiac event recorders. They will interact directly with patients, nurses, staff, and physicians, and transcribe test results into the Electronic Health Record system. The role involves self-study with provided educational materials, culminating in a series of tests and the Non-Invasive Cardiology entrance exam. Interns are expected to study between performing EKGs on shift. Nebraska Medicine is a leading academic health network partnered with UNMC, committed to transforming lives through education, research, and patient care, and values all backgrounds and experiences.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Ability to work on call (upon transition to Non-Invasive Cardiology Tech role)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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
• Be prepared to test into and qualify for a Non-Invasive Cardiac Tech Role within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Paid, on-the-job internship
• All coursework provided at no cost
• Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
• 35% discount at Clarkson College
• Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees