Cardiac Monitor Interpret Tech - Night Shift - .6 FTE
About The Position
This .6 FTE position supports the Heart Rhythm and Physiological Monitor Laboratory. 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, and/or in response to medication administration or other procedures. The role provides direct patient care to a variety of patient populations and works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to communicate abnormal or critical physiological responses and activate medical emergency response plans. The technician works with monitoring and testing devices and systems; calibrates equipment; identifies and troubleshoots equipment failures; prepares patients and equipment for testing or monitoring; assesses appropriate testing or monitoring; educates patients about procedures; and accurately records physiological data and preliminary interpretations in multiple reporting systems. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or visa transfer. A 12-month commitment begins after the employee obtains CRAT or CCT certification.
Requirements
- One of the following: high school diploma/GED and 1 year of healthcare experience; high school diploma/GED and 2 years of customer service experience; high school diploma/GED and CCT/CRAT certification or graduation from a certified ECG program; or a bachelor’s degree.
- Obtain CRAT (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician) or CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) certification within 1 year of hire.
- Obtain BLS certification within 3 months of employment.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to multitask and adapt to changes in workflow.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability 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 in 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 interpretation of patients’ heart rhythms and physiological parameters.
- 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
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSA options for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
