EKG Technician

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN  Date Posted:
September 04, 2026 Department:  AHMHI EKG Holter MPLS

Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 32 Union

Contract:

SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Residual Workers-SAR Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd

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.

.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day/evening/night shift Every 3rd weekend rotation

Performs 12 lead EKGs hospital wide, edits physician interpreted EKGs, applies holter and cardiac monitors, completes high level disinfection of the "OR and Tee" probes.

• Performs artifact free 12 lead EKGs
• Uses proper skin prep and lead placement
• Competently uses all EKG cart functions
• Edits physician interpreted EKGs
• Uses Muse functions to send EKGs to outreach and change/update demographics and other data
• Applies Holter monitors and cardiac event monitors/patches
• Uses proper skin prep and lead placement for each device
• Instructs patients in use and how to return monitor
• Preps and monitors for cardiac stress test
• Maintains knowledge of multiple cardiac stress tests that are performed
• Uses proper skin prep and lead placement for each test
• Documents heart rate and blood pressure during exercise
• Removes leads from patient, and prepares patient for discharge
• Cleans equipment and restocks rooms
• Communicates with patient
• Greets and prepares the patient for test, explaining actions
• Responds to questions and other needs promptly
• Ensures patient is in safe situation at all times
• Participates in maintaining safe environment
• Cleans equipment using high level disinfection process
• Uses equipment per department and manufacturer guidelines
• Protects patient, self and others from injury by using proper equipment and body mechanics for transfers, lifts and transport
• Communicates with supervisor and team
• Reports promptly concerns related to patient condition
• Identifies issues with equipment and reports to appropriate resource
• Communicates ideas and suggestions for process improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description 0 to 2 years previous 12 lead EKG or EKG monitoring

High school diploma or GED 0 to 2 years Medical Terminology, knowledge in cardiac rhythms

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)

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

Pay Range Pay Range: $21.19 to $27.74 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly 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.

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