Allina Health is looking to hire a professional to support the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions by assisting with cardiac stress testing, performing electrocardiograms (EKGs), and conducting Holter monitor procedures.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a post-secondary program (certificate, diploma, degree) in a healthcare-related field such as CNA, MA, LPN, or other healthcare sciences such as exercise physiology or exercise science, cardiology or EKG technician, EMT or paramedic.
- A minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare-related setting which may include direct patient care, experience in specialty or primary care clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, or other healthcare delivery environments.
- Formal training as EMT, Cardiology Technician, EKG Tech, etc.
- 6 months in direct patient care in a cardiovascular setting
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Responsibilities
- Supports the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions by assisting with cardiac stress testing, performing electrocardiograms (EKGs), and conducting Holter monitor procedures.
- May be responsible for analyzing Holter monitor data ranging from 24 hours to 14 days, including superimposed scanning, heart rate variability assessments, and QT interval and pediatric program evaluations.
- Prepares and helps facilitate patient cardiac stress tests including treadmill, pharmaceutical, nuclear, and echo stress tests, as prescribed by providers.
- Ensures complete and accurate documentation of stress test.
- Maintains and cleans testing equipment to ensure proper functionality and longevity.
- Applies holter monitors to patients, ensuring proper connection and functionality.
- Completes proper documentation, uploads and analyzes recorded data as appropriate.
Other
- Contributes to efficient operations through chart preparation, patient rooming, vital sign collection, and ensuring a smooth patient experience and deliver high-quality care in a clinic setting.
- As part of a larger cardiovascular care team, this role participates with the physician, advanced practice providers and nurses in delivering timely, quality care and services to patients in the cardiovascular clinic setting.
- May provide services across multiple facilities.
- Provides clear instructions to patients on usage and care.
- Completes billing process.
