Responsibilities
- Schedules, performs, and scans EKG’s, event and Holter monitors, patient hook-ups and report generation. Completes the next day’s schedule with reprogramming forms and confirms those appointments in the scheduling system.
- Communicate with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions, and informs provider of significant patient complaints and/or arrhythmia.
- Monitors and schedules pacemakers and ICD's evaluations, including the use of trans-telephonic and remote monitoring.
- Prepare reports of test results for interpretation by physician.
- Tracks pacemaker implants, ICD implants, device evaluations, Holter and event monitors, complications and incidents. Tracks information on patient charts as needed. Documents in progress notes for patient communication.
- Escalate non-routine issues to supervisor, practice manager or physician.
As our Arrhythmia Tech, you will be crucial in specialized cardiology care, managing diagnostic testing and vital cardiac device monitoring. Every day, you will expertly handle trans-telephonic pacemaker monitoring (scheduling, recording, reporting), apply/schedule Holter/event recorders (with patient education), and perform essential cardiology diagnostic tests (ECGs, etc.). You'll also manage patient data entry and actively train (with a preceptor) to advance pacemaker/ICD interrogation and evaluation skills toward an Arrhythmia Tech II level. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong technical aptitude, meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to continuous learning for optimal patient outcomes.
We want you to be confident in your choice to join our CHI Health – Physician Enterprise as a nurse. It’s important that you enjoy working with all patient populations and understanding your role's administrative and clinical accountabilities. You must be comfortable leveraging technology, thorough inpatient care coordination, and self-assured in your clinical knowledge and abilities.
You are open to learning new skills and appreciate perspectives differing from your own. You have genuine compassion for your patients’ well-being and understand you play a role in helping patients feel at ease in the physician’s office. You also have the patience to explain the provider’s instructions to patients when they have questions or confusion about their care.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Graduate from one of the following healthcare educational programs: IBHRE, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, or Bachelor or Associate degree in biology, human physiology, healthcare or equivalent required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required upon hire
- 1 year previous cardiology experience preferred, not required
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, conductive system, and ability to interpret cardiac arrhythmias
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Overview
CHI Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, includes 150+ clinics delivering quality care to patients across Nebraska and southeast Iowa. Our full-service network provides a variety of Primary Care & Priority Care Services, including Family, Internal, Geriatric, and Pediatric Medicine, in addition to several specialties to deliver custom care based on the unique needs of our patients.
In healthcare, we all agree that support is a must in order to be successful. This position will support our healthcare teams by ensuring they have everything they need in order to care for our patients. They also play a huge role in a patient’s experience and prep when they visit any of our clinics. We couldn’t do it without you! If you have a passion for supporting others and enhancing patient experience, we want to talk to you.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Benefits
Educational Assistance (FT only - up to $8000, paid over five years)
Clinic Stipend (reimbursement for up to $135 stipend related to licensing fees, professional association dues)
Scrub Coupon Code up to $60
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.
For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.42 - $23.19 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
