Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

November 14, 2024

Department:

31005006 AHMHI CV/EP Labs MPLS

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Other

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 (40-hours per week)10-hour day/evening shiftson-call approximately 1 day per week and every 5th weekendBenefit eligible

Job Description:

Assists physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology or peripheral vascular procedures, including circulating, scrubbing, monitoring and hemodynamic monitoring/recording. Follows department policies to maintain a safe, efficient environment while caring for the patient.

Principle Responsibilities

Effectively operates laboratory equipmentPrepares and operates equipment within department, manufacturer and federal guidelines.Performs quality control and basic troubleshooting as needed.Promptly reports all equipment problems to appropriate source.Performs scrub role activitiesEnsures a safe and sterile environment for the patient.Practices aseptic technique, maintains sterile field and reports/corrects any breaks in sterile technique.Prepares the equipment and competently assists the physician during the procedure.Understands the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system, and associated intra cardiac electrocardiographic signals.Assists physicians in monitoring/circulator roleDetects and responds to changing patient conditions, observing EKG, blood pressure, and other electrograms.Performs complete diagnostic and provocative pacing protocols under the direction of the physician.Differentiates basic and complex arrhythmias and assists in mapping.Records, compiles and enters patient data accurately into electronic medical record and image retrieval system.Ensures safe environment for patients and staffProtects self and others from injury by using equipment per manufacturer and department guidelines.Uses transfer lifts, transport equipment and body mechanics to protect from injury.Practices good habits of radiation safety.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate's or Vocational degree graduate of accredited Cardiovascular Technology program; or Bachelor's degree in life, physical science, or health care related field; or EMT certification

Preferred Qualifications

Cardiovascular Lab or Electrophysiology experience

Licenses/Certifications

BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hireACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - required if working at Abbott Northwestern within 180 daysRegistered Invasive Cardiovascular Technology preferred within 1 year

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently