Cardiac Monitor Technician - Wexford Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health • Wexford, PA

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About The Position

The Cardiac Monitor Technician performs continuous observation, interpretation, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under the supervision of an RN. The role includes monitoring patients at a central station and during transport, maintaining telemetry equipment, and carrying out other unit-specific duties. Employees must comply with applicable ethical, legal, privacy, information-security, and company conduct requirements.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• EMS, CMA diploma, training, or experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately analyze, interpret, and record ECG rhythms according to procedure.
• Continuously assess ECG rhythms at the central monitor and during patient transport; identify changes and respond or report them to the RN as appropriate.
• Clean and maintain telemetry monitors and holders, and account for monitors upon patient discharge.
• Demonstrate knowledge of central station and bedside monitors, and ensure alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings.
• Perform other unit-specific duties, such as video monitoring, order entry, and answering phones.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Protect covered information, cardholder data, and other confidential customer information, and comply with HIPAA, company data-security guidelines, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, policies, and training requirements.

What This Job Offers

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