Cardiac Monitor Technician / Night - Full Time - Telemetry - SVH

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

20d

About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Performs continuous observation, interpretation, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under the supervision of the RN. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Accurately analyzes, interprets and records ECG rhythms according to procedure. (30%) Maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm at central monitor and during patient transport. Identifies changes and responds or reports to the RN as appropriate. (30%) Cleans and maintains the telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge. (10%) Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors. Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings. (20%) Performs other unit specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or 1 to 3 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire.
• CPR – American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• EMS, CMA diploma/training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately analyzes, interprets and records ECG rhythms according to procedure.
• Maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm at central monitor and during patient transport. Identifies changes and responds or reports to the RN as appropriate.
• Cleans and maintains the telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge.
• Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors. Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings.
• Performs other unit specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED