Cardiac Monitor Interpret Tech

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

22h • $23 - $32

About The Position

The Cardiac Monitoring and Interpreting Technician provides surveillance, analysis, synthesis, and preliminary interpretation of patients’ heart rhythm patterns and physiological parameters at rest, during exercise, or in response to medication administration or other procedures. The role provides direct patient care to a variety of patient populations and requires working knowledge of monitoring and testing devices and systems.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, identifying and troubleshooting equipment failures, preparing patients and equipment for testing or monitoring, assessing appropriate testing and monitoring types, educating patients about procedures, and accurately recording physiological data and preliminary interpretations in multiple reporting systems. The technician collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, communicates abnormal or critical physiological responses, and activates medical emergency response plans.

The position is not eligible for sponsorship or visa transfer. A 12-month commitment begins after the employee obtains the CRAT or CCT certification.

Requirements

• One of the following: high school diploma or GED and one year of healthcare experience; high school diploma or GED and two years of customer service experience; high school diploma or GED and CCT/CRAT certification or graduation from a certified ECG program; or a bachelor’s degree.
• CRAT (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician) or CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) certification required within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required within three months of employment.
• Must work collaboratively with others in a team setting to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Must demonstrate strong critical-thinking skills, multitask, and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to concentrate, pay attention to detail, and remain focused for extended periods during the work shift.

Nice To Haves

• Direct patient care experience or current enrollment in a nursing or other healthcare program.
• Education aligned with a related health science field and experience in a healthcare or residential care setting.
• Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation, cardiac terminology, and cardiac medications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, synthesize, and provide preliminary interpretations of patients’ heart rhythm patterns and physiological parameters at rest, during exercise, or in response to medication or other procedures.
• Provide direct patient care to a variety of patient populations.
• Use monitoring and testing devices and systems; calibrate equipment and identify and troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Prepare patients and equipment for testing or monitoring and assess the appropriate type of testing or monitoring.
• Educate patients about procedures.
• Accurately record physiological data and preliminary interpretations in multiple reporting systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, communicate abnormal or critical physiological responses, and activate medical emergency response plans.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with multiple plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED