ECG Technician
Posted: 6 February, 2025
Organization: Baxter
Location: Minneapolis, MN
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.
Who We Are:
We are looking for entry-level (no experience) and experienced cardiac Analysis Technicians to join our Clinical Services team who are passionate about ECG interpretation and helping cardiac patients through our innovative remote patient monitoring body sensor technologies. The right individuals will join a multi-faceted and fast-paced environment with many career advancement opportunities. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, learning how to interpret ECG arrhythmias, and analyzing cardiac patient data and related algorithm findings from Carnation Ambulatory Monitors (CAMs) to produce high-quality cardiac monitoring reports for our clinical customers.
What You'll Do:
- Process, analyze, interpret, and edit ECG cardiac data for clinical accuracy and completeness.
- Identify and effectively communicate ECG abnormalities that meet established notification criteria.
- Build CAM reports including summary of findings and applicable ECG strips according to established standards.
- Achieve and maintain monthly metric goals for quality and productivity.
- Maintain compliance with job-specific proficiency requirements including but not limited to a CRAT or CCT certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
- Receive detailed feedback and evaluation scores from Internal Review Technicians on every ECG report prepared. Review feedback regularly and make necessary report corrections as delegated.
- Under direction of assigned Electrophysiology Mentor, participate in assigned technician group to request clarification and assistance on difficult ECG interpretations and/or following policies and procedures for workflow.
- Submit confirmation requests to expert analysis team to confirm advanced ECG interpretations and any ECG data that may meet established notification criteria.
- Working overtime as needed to maintain workflow objectives and ensure the quality and timeliness of ECG reporting.
What You'll Bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must pass the ECG Training Course upon hire with a 75% or better and/or pass the Pre-Employment ECG Exam prior to employment.
- Must pass the BDx Software Training Course upon hire.
- Must obtain CRAT or CCT certification within 12 months of hire date if not already certified.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention-to-detail.
- Phenomenal work ethic and desire to provide high quality outcomes (reports) to our customers and patients.
- Must be able to balance team/individual responsibilities and contribute to a positive team culture.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Some college coursework or ECG certification preferred.
- Zero (0) to three (3) years of ECG interpretation experience with in-depth arrhythmia knowledge and skill preferred.
- Prior experience as a Holter, Event, or Telemetry technician in an ambulatory monitoring setting preferred.
- Current CRAT or CCT certification preferred.
- Prior knowledge of medical terminology specific to Cardiology and Electrophysiology preferred.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a base hourly range of $36,800 - $55,200. The above range represents the expected hourly range for this position. The actual hourly rate may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
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This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
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