Heart Monitoring Unit Internship

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

2d•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. Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.

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 the Electronic Health Record system.
Complete self-study with provided educational materials.
Pass a series of tests, culminating in the Non-Invasive Cardiology entrance exam.
Study between performing EKGs on shift.