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Key Position Details:

• Benefit Eligible
• No Weekends
• 8-hour shifts fluctuating start times
• clinic hours (730a-5p)

Job Description:

Performs 24-48 hour holter test analysis, using Bio-Tel heart scanning system to include superimposing scanning, heart rate variability program, QT and pediatric programs. Prepares and monitors cardiac stress tests. Provides service to multiple facilities.

Principle Responsibilities

• Analyses holter monitor data
  • Provides fast and accurate scanning for in house (hospital) and multiple outreach facilities.
  • Superimposes cardiac rhythms scans and creates detailed reports.
  • Maintains knowledge of multiple cardiac rhythms.
• Prepares and monitors for cardiac stress test
  • Uses proper skin prep and lead placement for each test.
  • Documents heart rate and blood pressure during exercise.
  • Removes leads from patient, and prepares them for discharge.
  • Cleans equipment and restocks rooms.
• Communicates with patient
  • 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.
• Participates in maintaining safe environment
  • 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.
• Communicates with supervisor and team
  • 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.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical Training/Education in EKG or related health care discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in Advanced EKG identification and EKG arrhythmia
• 1 year experience as EKG Technician or EKG Monitor Technician

Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  Allina in-house BLS training upon completion of orientation

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently