Cardiac Monitor Technician

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Monitor Technician (CMT) is responsible for the continuous observation of patients requiring cardiac monitoring during their hospital stay. The CMT works cooperatively with registered nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of ECG Experience
1+ years healthcare experience such as Nurse Aide, EMT, Paramedic, Laboratory Assistant
Some College (1-2 years) in Related Field
Clinical Electrocardiography (ECG) Certification - Accredited University or accredited training professionals

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of basic ECG interpretation and ability to identify life threatening dysrhythmias.
Displays knowledge and skill in application, maintenance, and discontinuation of cardiac monitors.
Performs routine alarm reviews, alarm customization, and review of appropriateness for cardiac monitoring according to established national guidelines and Monument Health policy.
Communicates to primary RNs/CRNs when necessary to alert to significant dysrhythmias, low battery level, or leads are off.
Contributes to the patient’s medical record through documentation of baseline rhythms, alarm review, and trends. Also documents communication with primary RNs.
Removes equipment from patient care areas when in need of repair and collaborates with clinical engineering for replacement/repair.
Applies telemetry to patients with verified order for cardiac monitoring.
Explains to patient what the monitor does and how it communicates information to the nurse and the CMT.
Removes telemetry from patients when orders expire or are discontinued.
Tracks equipment to assure proper assignment to correct patient.
All other duties as assigned.