Holter and Stress Test Technician

Cardiovascular Clinic Assistant

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: $22.71 to $31.13 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 up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• 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