Cardiac Monitor Technician
About The Position
The Cardiac Monitor Technician (CMT) continuously observes patients who require cardiac monitoring during their hospital stay and works cooperatively with registered nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals. The CMT applies and manages telemetry for patients with verified cardiac-monitoring orders, explains the monitor to patients, and removes telemetry when orders expire or are discontinued. The role includes identifying and communicating significant dysrhythmias and other monitoring issues, documenting monitoring activity, and ensuring equipment is properly assigned and maintained.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent in general studies.
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of ECG experience.
- At least 1 year of healthcare experience, such as Nurse Aide, EMT, Paramedic, or Laboratory Assistant.
- Some college (1–2 years) in a related field.
- Clinical Electrocardiography (ECG) certification from an accredited university or accredited training professionals.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic ECG interpretation and identify life-threatening dysrhythmias.
- Apply, maintain, and discontinue cardiac monitors.
- Perform routine alarm reviews and alarm customization, and review whether cardiac monitoring is appropriate according to national guidelines and Monument Health policy.
- Communicate with primary RNs/CRNs when necessary about significant dysrhythmias, low battery levels, or leads that are off.
- Document baseline rhythms, alarm reviews, trends, and communications with primary RNs in the patient’s medical record.
- Remove equipment from patient care areas when it needs repair and collaborate with clinical engineering on replacement or repair.
- Apply telemetry to patients with a verified order for cardiac monitoring and explain to patients what the monitor does and how it communicates information to the nurse and CMT.
- Remove telemetry when orders expire or are discontinued.
- Track equipment to ensure it is assigned to the correct patient.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Retirement plans.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
- Instant pay for qualifying positions.
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
- Pay differentials for qualifying positions.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Supportive work culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
