Cardiac Monitor Interpret Tech
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 for a variety of patient populations and requires working knowledge of monitoring and testing devices and systems. Duties include 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 when needed. A CRAT or CCT certification is required within one year of hire, and BLS certification is required within three months of employment. The position has a 12-month commitment beginning after the applicant obtains the CRAT or CCT. The vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship, and Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.
Requirements
- One of the following: a high school diploma or GED and one year of healthcare experience; a high school diploma or GED and two years of customer service experience; a 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.
- 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 workflow changes.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 to support patient care.
- 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 FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
