EKG Technician Job at Allina Health Systems, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Allina Health Systems
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

July 08, 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 Other

Job Summary:

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.

Key Position Details:

* .8 FTE, (64 hours every two weeks) 8-hour day/evening/night shifts

* Every other weekend

Job Description:

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.

Job Requirements

* Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred

* 0 to 2 years Previous 12 lead EKG or EKG monitoring required

* 0 to 2 years Medical Terminology, knowledge in cardiac rhythms preferred

* BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Light Work:

Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

Job Tags

Contract work, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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