Cardiac Monitor Interpreting Tech - Heart Rhythm and Physiological Lab

Mayo Clinic Health System•Rochester, MN

42d•$22 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. 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 position is a combination of remote and onsite support work. Individual must live within driving distance to the Mayo Clinic Rochester campus. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare or residential care setting, OR Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) Certification or Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), OR Bachelor's degree.
CRAT (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician) or CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) required within 1 year of hire.
BLS certification required within 3 months of employment.
Must be able to work collaboratively with others in a team setting to ensure high quality patient care.
Must demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, be able to multitask, and 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.

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 while at rest, and/or during exercise and/or in response to medication administration or other impacting procedure.
Provides direct patient care for a variety of patient populations.
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.
Works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, communicating abnormal or critical physiological responses and activating medical emergencies response plans.