Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
October 11, 2024
Department:
31005017 AHMHI Clinic Support MPLS
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union
Weekend Rotation:
None
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:
- 1.0 FTE
- 8-hour day shifts
- No weekends
- Benefit eligible
Job Description:
As part of the CV care team, the Cardiovascular Care Technician participates with the physician, advanced practice providers, and nurses in delivering timely, quality care and services to patients in the cardiovascular clinic setting.
Principle Responsibilities
- Completes patient rooming.
- Rooms patients, gathering all necessary information from the patient and documents in record.
- Documents the chief complaint/reason for visit.
- Accurately and thoroughly reviews patient’s current medication and updates medication list.
- Ensures all allergies are documented.
- Communicates with physician about the patient reason for visit and any concerns.
- Facilitates and participates in the continuum of patient cardiovascular care in partnership with physicians and nurses.
- Provides instructions to patients regarding diagnostic testing and/or lifestyle modification instructions and coaching to patients.
- Assists with program development and initiatives.
- Educates/instructs patient and families on cardiovascular related issues, including exercise prescriptions, heathy lifestyle habits, and preventative care indulging age specific and cultural considerations.
- Completes visit preparation – obtaining necessary documentation, records prior to the patient’s visit.
- Works collaboratively with outside organizations to obtain patient records.
- Scans records following HIM processes and protocols.
- Cardiac diagnostic testing.
- Possesses basic understanding of cardiac diagnostic testing and procedures.
- Able to differentiate between stress tests; able to provide basic to advanced information and instructions to patients.
- Explains diagnostic test to patient and provides instructions as needed.
- Performs 12-lead EKG testing as requested or ordered.
- Places leads on patient.
- Troubleshoots equipment problems.
- Identifies and instructed with age specific and cultural considerations.
- Obtains MD signature.
- Documents charges.
- Maintains clinic environment.
- Checks crash cart daily & complete log sheet making sure that equipment is operational, lock secure & outdates are within spec.
- Checks blood glucose monitor daily.
- Ensures all clinical areas are stocked with necessary supplies.
- Checks equipment to ensure working order.
- Ensures all areas of the clinic are properly cleaned at the end of the day or as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- 2 year degree or 4 year degree in healthcare or other related field OR
- Certified Medical Assistant OR Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal training as EMT, Cardiology Technician, EKG Tech, etc.
- Bachelor's degree exercise physiology or related field
- 6 months in direct patient care in a cardiovascular setting
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 (within 30 days of hire) - Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently