Cardiac Monitor Interpret Tech - Night Shift - .6 FTE

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

This position is a 0.6 FTE supporting 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 position provides direct patient care for a variety of patient populations.

The technician works with monitoring and testing devices and systems, calibrates equipment, identifies and troubleshoots equipment failures, and prepares patients and equipment for testing or monitoring. The role also involves 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 applies, beginning after the applicant obtains the CRAT or CCT certification.

Requirements

• Meet 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.
• 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.
• Work collaboratively with others in a team setting to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Demonstrate strong critical-thinking skills, ability to multitask, and flexibility with workflow changes.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to concentrate, pay attention to detail, and remain focused for extended periods during the work shift.
• Commit to the position for 12 months beginning 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

• Monitor, analyze, synthesize, and provide preliminary interpretation of patients’ heart rhythm patterns and physiological parameters.
• Provide direct patient care for 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.
• Communicate abnormal or critical physiological responses and activate medical emergency response plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time