Cardiac Monitor Tech I
About The Position
The Virtual Cardiopulmonary Technician I performs remote cardiopulmonary rhythm surveillance for multiple lower-acuity locations from a central monitoring station, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The technician monitors up to 60 patients using advanced technology and recognizes, records, and reports potentially dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias in accordance with established standards, regulatory requirements, and command center policy. The role requires strong cardiac rhythm and telemetry monitoring experience, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety and cardiac care protocols. The technician monitors cardiac rhythms and/or oxygen saturation using appropriate cardiopulmonary monitoring equipment; obtains baseline ECG strips for monitored patients; records and posts cardiac strips; updates and verifies patient data in the information system; and maintains assigned unit or department records. The technician recognizes rhythms that could alter a patient’s physiology, obtains a documentary ECG strip, and immediately reports arrhythmias to the responsible RN according to established protocols.
Requirements
- Three months of post-secondary education or training in EKG technology as a monitor technician.
- A minimum of two years of recent professional work experience of any type, with experience within the past year.
- Successful completion of a Basic EKG test within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited EKG Interpretation Monitor Technician program.
Responsibilities
- Perform remote cardiopulmonary rhythm surveillance for multiple lower-acuity locations from a central monitoring station under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Monitor up to 60 patients using cardiopulmonary monitoring technology.
- Recognize, record, and report potentially dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias in accordance with established standards, regulatory requirements, and command center policy.
- Monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and/or oxygen saturation using appropriate cardiopulmonary monitoring equipment.
- Obtain a baseline ECG strip on all monitored patients according to department guidelines.
- Record and post cardiac strips following established procedures.
- Update and verify patient data in the information system and maintain assigned unit or department records.
- Recognize rhythms with the potential to alter a patient’s physiology and obtain a documentary ECG strip.
- Immediately report arrhythmias to the RN responsible for the patient following established protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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