Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

September 13, 2024

Department:

31005034 AHMHI EKG Holter MPLS

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Residual Workers

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• .8 FTE (64 hours every two weeks)
• 8-hour, day/evening/night shifts
• Every 3rd weekend rotation
• SEIU represented position

Job Description:

Performs 12 lead EKGs hospital wide, edits physician interpreted EKGs, applies holter and cardiac monitors, completes high level disinfection of the "OR and Tee" probes.

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs artifact free 12 lead EKGs
  • Uses proper skin prep and lead placement.
  • Competently uses all EKG cart functions.
  • Edits physician interpreted EKGs.
  • Uses Muse functions to send EKGs to outreach and change/update demographics and other data.
• Applies Holter monitors and cardiac event monitors/patches
  • Uses proper skin prep and lead placement for each device.
  • Instructs patients in use and how to return monitor.
• Preps and monitors for cardiac stress test
  • Maintains knowledge of multiple cardiac stress tests that are performed.
  • Uses proper skin prep and lead placement for each test.
  • Documents heart rate and blood pressure during exercise.
  • Removes leads from patient, and prepares patient 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

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 0 to 2 years previous 12 lead EKG or EKG monitoring

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 0 to 2 years Medical Terminology, knowledge in cardiac rhythms

Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon Hire

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently