Cardiac Monitor Interpret Tech

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

8h

About The Position

The Cardiac Monitoring and Interpreting Technician provides surveillance, analysis, synthesis, and preliminary interpretation of patients’ heart rhythm patterns and physiological parameters while 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.

Responsibilities also include using monitoring and testing devices and systems; calibrating equipment; identifying and troubleshooting equipment failures; preparing patients and equipment for testing or monitoring; assessing the appropriate type of testing or monitoring; 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.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship; the employer will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. A 12-month commitment to the position begins after the employee obtains the 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.
• CRAT (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician) or CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) certification required within 1 year of hire.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of employment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others 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

• Provide surveillance, analysis, synthesis, and preliminary interpretation of patients’ heart rhythm patterns and physiological parameters at rest, during exercise, and/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 and/or monitoring.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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