Cardiac Monitor Interpret Tech - Part-time

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

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, and/or during exercise and/or in response to medication administration or other impacting procedure. The Cardiac Monitoring and Interpreting Technician provides direct patient care for a variety of patient populations. Responsibilities also include a working knowledge of various monitoring/testing devices and systems, equipment calibration, identifying and troubleshooting equipment failures, preparing patients/equipment for testing and/or monitoring, assessing for appropriate type of testing/monitoring, providing patient education on procedures, and accurately recording physiological data and preliminary interpretations in multiple reporting systems. The Cardiac Monitoring and Interpreting Technician works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, communicating abnormal or critical physiological responses and activating medical emergencies response plans. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare or residential care setting; OR High school diploma/GED and 2 years of customer service experience; OR High school diploma/GED and CCT/CRAT/graduate of certified ECG program; OR A Bachelor's degree.
Must be able to work collaboratively with others in a team setting to ensure high quality patient care.
Must demonstrate strong critical thinking skills.
Must be able to multitask.
Must be flexible with changes in the work flow.
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.
CRAT (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician) or CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) required within 1 year of hire.
BLS certification required within 3 months of employment.
12-month commitment to this position, which begins after the applicant obtains the CRAT/CCT.

Nice To Haves

Direct patient care experience, or currently in a nursing or other health care program, is preferred.
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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides surveillance, analysis, synthesis and preliminary interpretation of patients' heart rhythm patterns and physiological parameters.
Provides direct patient care for a variety of patient populations.
Maintains a working knowledge of various monitoring/testing devices and systems.
Performs equipment calibration.
Identifies and troubleshoots equipment failures.
Prepares patients/equipment for testing and/or monitoring.
Assesses for appropriate type of testing/monitoring.
Provides patient education on procedures.
Accurately records physiological data and preliminary interpretations in multiple reporting systems.
Works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
Communicates abnormal or critical physiological responses.
Activates medical emergencies response plans.