Cardiac Monitor Tech
About The Position
The Cardiac Monitor Tech observes, interprets, and records telemetry recordings for monitored patients and may monitor alarms where applicable. The role includes delivering and applying telemetry boxes, ensuring the correct patient is being monitored, reporting significant cardiac rhythm observations and other alarm information to the health care team, and communicating pertinent information to patients as necessary. The technician produces accurate and complete documentation, follows the handoff communication process, and performs other related duties as required. This is a full-time day-shift position. The physical demands and environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. The work may involve handling patients and equipment, exposure to health care-related hazards, and use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successfully complete an approved arrhythmia course or pass an arrhythmia exam on hire.
Nice To Haves
- Certified rhythm analyst technician (CRAT) certification preferred.
- Successful completion of an approved arrhythmia course preferred.
Responsibilities
- Observe, interpret, and record telemetry recordings for monitored patients.
- Monitor alarms where applicable.
- Deliver and apply telemetry boxes to patients.
- Ensure the correct patient is being monitored.
- Report significant observations of cardiac rhythms and other alarm information to the health care team.
- Communicate pertinent information to patients as necessary.
- Produce accurate and complete documentation.
- Comply with the handoff communication process.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
