Holter and Stress Test Technician

Allina Health; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a patient-focused cardiovascular technician to support the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions in a clinic setting. The role includes assisting with cardiac stress testing, EKGs, and Holter monitoring, while ensuring efficient operations and high-quality care for patients.

You will participate with the cardiovascular care team, prepare exams, educate patients about planned procedures, and maintain accurate documentation and records.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a post-secondary program in a healthcare-related field (certificate, diploma, degree) such as CNA, MA, LPN, or similar.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare-related setting including direct patient care or clinics/hospitals/long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Stress Testing: assist with treadmill, pharmaceutical, nuclear and echo stress tests as prescribed.
• Holter Monitoring: apply holter monitors and ensure proper connection.
• Documentation: prepare and maintain stress test documentation and upload/analyze data.
• Billing: complete billing processes.
• Patient interaction: educate patients on tests and ensure a safe, positive experience.
• Care collaboration: work with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to deliver cardiovascular care.
• Patient preparation and records: assist with rooming, collecting information, and ensuring complete patient records.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary healthcare program (CNA/MA/LPN) or similar

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Location Address:
1661 Park Ridge DrChaska, MN 55318
Date Posted:
September 28, 2026
Department:
31005041 AHMHI Ridgeview Support
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
32
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
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:

• .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day/evening shift
• No weekends

Job Description

Supports the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions by assisting with cardiac stress testing, performing electrocardiograms (EKGs), and conducting Holter monitor procedures. Contributes to efficient operations through chart preparation, patient rooming, vital sign collection, and ensuring a smooth patient experience and deliver high-quality care in a clinic setting.

May be responsible for analyzing Holter monitor data ranging from 24 hours to 14 days, including superimposed scanning, heart rate variability assessments, and QT interval and pediatric program evaluations. As part of a larger cardiovascular care team, this role participates with the physician, advanced practice providers and nurses in delivering timely, quality care and services to patients in the cardiovascular clinic setting. May provide services across multiple facilities.

Principle Responsibilities

• Stress Testing. Prepares and helps facilitate patient cardiac stress tests including treadmill, pharmaceutical, nuclear, and echo stress tests, as prescribed by providers.
• Ensures complete and accurate documentation of stress test. Maintains and cleans testing equipment to ensure proper functionality and longevity.
• Holter Monitoring. Applies holter monitors to patients, ensuring proper connection and functionality.
• Provides clear instructions to patients on usage and care.
• Completes proper documentation, uploads and analyzes recorded data as appropriate.
• Completes billing process.
• Maintains and cleans monitors to ensure proper functionality and longevity.
• Patient Interaction and Collaboration. Facilitates and participates in the continuum of cardiovascular care in partnership with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals, to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Completes visit preparation, room patients, gather applicable information and ensure complete and accurate patient records.
• Educates patients about planned procedures, their heart conditions, and the importance of the tests.
• Ensures patient comfort and safety during tests.
• Supports patients in the clinic setting, providing a safe and positive experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
• Education: Successful completion of a post-secondary program (certificate, diploma, degree) in a healthcare-related field such as CNA, MA, LPN, or other healthcare sciences such as exercise physiology or exercise science, cardiology or EKG technician, EMT or paramedic.
• Experience: A minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare-related setting which may include direct patient care, experience in specialty or primary care clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, or other healthcare delivery environments.

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)

Physical Demands

Light Work:
- Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $23.22 to $31.83 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.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

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