Electro Cardiovascular Technician - Open to Telemetry Tech Applicants

Salary: Negotiable :USD

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

• Discounted Pet Insurance

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Twelve Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:

Under general supervision, performs electro-cardiovascular (EKG) examinations.

Responsibilities:

Performs diagnostic EKG examinations according to Department procedures. Applies electrode probes to chest to obtain electrical pattern tracings from heart. Records electrical patterns and identifies any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition.

Tunes and adjusts equipment to achieve optimum results. Performs cardiovascular evaluations, including exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, and ambulatory blood pressure monitor.

Adjusts equipment and calms patient to eliminate test artifacts. Monitors the patient for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes. Recognizes abnormal rhythms and immediately notifies physician.

Evaluates test results for clarity and accuracy. Informs physicians of preliminary findings as requested, and according to Department procedures. Distributes completed test results to physicians and service providers. Maintains patient charts, and updates file systems for tests performed.

Cleans and sterilizes equipment and work space. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and readjusts equipment or refers for repair. Trains and cross-trains other clinical staff as required. Instructs patients in pretest preparation, answers questions and explains procedures within scope of practice.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

· Knowledge of diagnostic EKG equipment.

· Knowledge of EKG examination protocols and patient preparation for evaluation.

· Skill in basic cardiac rhythm analysis.

· Skill in monitoring patient responses.

· Skill in performing EKG testing procedures.

· Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

An Associate’s Degree in Electrocardiography or related field. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory - None.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

· Current Basic Life Support card required.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

· Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)

· Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

· Depending on t he needs of the organization , some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.