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Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: First Shift (United States of America) EKG Technician - Heart Monitoring Unit Internship - Part Time Days Nebraska Medicine is seeking a dedicated individual to join our Non-Invasive Cardiology team. This is a unique entry level position for an individual who has a desire to advance to a medical career in diagnostic Cardiology and learn to analyze the electrical impulses of the heart. The Heart Monitoring Unit (HMU) Internship is a new program to train staff with little to no knowledge of cardiology to mentor and teach the skills required to become a Non-Invasive Cardiology Technologist. The HMU Internship is no cost to you while working and contributing to the Department in a meaningful capacity. Our internship role is tied to a guaranteed Non-Invasive Cardiology Technologist role in 6 months upon successful completion of the training program. Shift Details: First Shift, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM Part-Time (24 hours per week) Two 12-hour shifts per week Varying days, including weekends Why Work at Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine! Job Duties: EKG Technician - Heart Monitoring Unit Internship In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience performing adult and pediatric EKGs, applying Holter monitors, and cardiac event recorders. You’ll interact directly with patients, nurses, staff, and physicians while transcribing test results into our Electronic Health Record system. This role involves self-study with provided educational materials, and you’ll complete the internship by passing a series of tests, culminating in the Non-Invasive Cardiology entrance exam. On shift, you’ll be expected to study between performing EKGs. All coursework is provided at no cost. Required Qualifications: EKG Technician - Heart Monitoring Unit Internship High school education or equivalent required. Ability to work on call required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later) Completion of internal training program within 6 months of hire required. Be prepared to test into and qualify for a Non-Invasive Cardiac Tech Role within 6 months of hire required. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: EKG Technician - Heart Monitoring Unit Internship Two years' experience in EKG preferred. Medical experience preferred College courses in physiology, anatomy, and/or related subjects preferred. Associate of Science degree preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of allied health/technology preferred. Learn More: We are Together. Extraordinary. Recruiter Contact Sarah Placzek splaczek@nebraskamed.com Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status. Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. 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