Cardiac Monitor Tech II
About The Position
The Virtual Cardiopulmonary Technician 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 technician monitors up to 64 patients using advanced technology, recognizes, records, and reports potentially dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias according to established standards and regulatory requirements, and serves as a mentor to other technicians. The role includes monitoring cardiac rhythms and/or oxygen saturation, obtaining and documenting baseline and other ECG strips, maintaining patient information and records, responding to monitor alarms, and troubleshooting routine equipment issues. The technician communicates rhythm changes and other relevant information to the responsible RN, provides accurate shift reports, assists staff, and maintains effective working relationships with involved parties.
Requirements
- Three months of post-secondary education or training related to 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 program (or military medical specialty training), Medical Assistant program, or Emergency Medical Technician program, including EKG interpretation, plus at least two years of recent related healthcare work experience demonstrating the required job knowledge and abilities.
- 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 and two years of work experience as a monitor technician or patient care technician.
- Certified Cardiographic Technician certification.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and/or oxygen saturation using appropriate cardiopulmonary monitoring equipment.
- Obtain baseline ECG strips for monitored patients and record and post cardiac strips according to department guidelines and procedures.
- Update and verify patient data in the information system and maintain assigned unit- or department-specific records.
- Recognize rhythms that may alter a patient’s physiology, obtain a documentary ECG strip, and immediately report arrhythmias to the responsible RN according to established protocols.
- Maintain knowledge of central monitoring station technical 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 when necessary.
- Handle incoming and outgoing communications, answer questions, and assist staff according to established procedures.
- Provide accurate shift reports to other monitor technicians at every shift change, including 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
