Cardiac Monitor Tech II

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Cardiac Monitor Tech II performs remote cardiopulmonary rhythm surveillance for higher-acuity patients across multiple locations from a central monitoring station, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role monitors up to 64 patients using advanced technology and recognizes, records, and reports potentially dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias according to established standards and regulatory requirements. The technician also serves as a mentor to other technicians.

The technician monitors cardiac rhythms and/or oxygen saturation, obtains baseline ECG strips for monitored patients, and records and posts cardiac strips according to department guidelines. The role updates and verifies patient information, maintains assigned records, promptly reports arrhythmias to the responsible RN, maintains and responds to monitoring alarm systems, and troubleshoots routine monitor problems. The technician also communicates with staff, provides accurate shift reports, and maintains effective working relationships with all parties involved.

Requirements

• Three months of post-secondary education or training in EKG technology, emergency medicine, nursing, or exercise science, plus at least two years of recent related healthcare work experience demonstrating the required job knowledge and abilities; alternatively, graduation from an accredited Nursing Assistant (or Military Medical Specialty Training), Medical Assistant, or EMT program, including EKG interpretation, plus at least two years of recent related healthcare work experience.
• Strong experience in high-acuity cardiac rhythm monitoring.
• Mentoring or supervisory ability.
• Commitment to clinical safety and metrics.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited Monitor Technician, CRAT, or CCT program, including EKG interpretation, and at least three years of experience.
• Associate’s degree in EKG Technology.
• Two years of work experience as a monitor technician or patient care technician.
• Certified Cardiographic Technician.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and/or oxygen saturation using appropriate cardiopulmonary monitoring equipment.
• Obtain baseline ECG strips for 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 unit- or department-specific records as assigned.
• Recognize rhythms that may alter a patient’s physiology, obtain documentary ECG strips, and immediately report arrhythmias to the patient’s responsible RN according to established protocols.
• Maintain knowledge of central monitoring station operations and capabilities.
• Maintain alarm systems according to established protocols and respond appropriately to monitor alarms.
• Identify and troubleshoot routine monitor technical problems and submit work orders for maintenance or clinical engineering repairs as needed.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, answer questions, and assist staff according to established procedures.
• Give accurate shift reports to other monitor technicians at every shift change, including information about patients’ conditions and rhythm status.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all parties involved.
• Mentor other technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree