Cardiac Monitor Interpret Tech - Evening Shift - .9 FTE

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

This .9 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, or in response to medication administration or other procedures. The role provides direct patient care to a variety of patient populations.

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 records physiological data and preliminary interpretations in multiple reporting systems. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, the technician 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 applicant obtains the CRAT or CCT certification.

Requirements

• One of the following: high school diploma or GED and 1 year of healthcare experience; high school diploma or GED and 2 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 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, ability to multitask, and flexibility with changes in workflow.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to concentrate, attend to detail, and remain focused for extended periods during the work shift.
• Commitment to the position for 12 months after obtaining CRAT or CCT certification.

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

• Surveil, analyze, synthesize, and preliminarily interpret 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.

What This Job Offers

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