Cardiovascular Care Technician

Allina Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Allina Health, a not-for-profit health system in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, seeks a Cardiovascular Care Technician to support the cardiovascular clinic team. You will room patients, review medications, and coordinate with physicians and nurses to deliver timely cardiovascular care.

You will perform 12-lead EKG testing, prepare visits, educate patients on tests and lifestyle changes, and help maintain clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: 2-year or 4-year healthcare degree.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or externship completion required if non-certified.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross (in-house within 30 days).

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and documents visit details.
• Educates patients on tests and lifestyle changes.
• Performs 12-lead EKG testing and documents charges.
• Maintains clinic environment and stocking of supplies.
• Coordinates care with physicians and nurses.

Skills

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Education

2 year/4 year healthcare degree

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

EKG equipment

HIM/Records systems

Crash cart inventory

Job description

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.

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, healthy 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 & out dates 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 weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
• FTE 1.0 (80 hours per two week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekends or major holidays
• Cardiology Clinic
• May float to other sites, eligible for mileage reimbursement

Pay Range

Pay Range: $22.04 to $30.01 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits Include

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
• Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.