Cardiac Monitor Tech II
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 position 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. Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac rhythms and/or oxygen saturation, obtaining baseline and documentary ECG strips, recording and posting strips, and updating patient information and records. The technician promptly reports arrhythmias to the responsible RN, maintains and troubleshoots monitoring equipment and alarms, communicates with staff, provides accurate shift reports, and maintains effective working relationships.
Requirements
- One of the following education/training pathways: three months of post-secondary education or training related to EKG technology, emergency medicine, nursing, or exercise science; or graduation from an accredited Nursing Assistant (or Military Medical Specialty Training), Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program that includes EKG interpretation.
- At least two years of recent related healthcare work experience, within the past year, demonstrating the required job knowledge and abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited Monitor Technician, CRAT, or CCT program that includes EKG interpretation.
- 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 monitored patients according to department guidelines and 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 could alter a patient’s physiology, obtain a documentary ECG strip, and immediately report arrhythmias to the patient’s responsible RN according to established protocols.
- Maintain knowledge of the central monitoring station’s technical operation and capabilities.
- Maintain alarm systems according to established protocols and respond appropriately to monitor alarms.
- Identify and troubleshoot routine monitor problems and submit work orders for maintenance or clinical engineering repairs as necessary.
- 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, communicating patient condition and rhythm status.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all involved parties.
- Mentor other technicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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