Cardiac Monitor Tech, First Shift

Valley Health System • Winchester, VA

6d

About The Position

The Cardiac Monitor Technician monitors patients’ heart rates and reports important changes to nursing staff. The technician watches cardiac monitor screens, listens for alarms, and identifies abnormal variations in heart rhythm, often while monitoring several patients simultaneously.

The role includes interpreting telemetry rhythms, maintaining clear and accurate monitoring for assigned patients, documenting and communicating rhythm changes, and supporting patients, families, and clinical staff in the use of telemetry equipment. The technician also troubleshoots equipment, reports equipment failures, and assists with training and orientation related to telemetry equipment and rhythm interpretation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Specialized training in telemetry equipment required within the orientation period.
• Ability to work as a team player, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude when working with patients, nursing staff, and physicians.
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask while tracking a large number of patients.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in basic arrhythmia recognition.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Interpret cardiac rhythms of patients monitored on telemetry.
• Ensure that all monitored patients have their names entered into the monitor.
• Continuously observe the telemetry screen when assigned and remain until relieved by another technician.
• Document anti-arrhythmia medication use on the screen and in the logbook.
• Maintain clear rhythms by replacing electrodes, leads, and batteries.
• Trend, edit, and archive records every four hours and post a six-second rhythm strip for each patient.
• Document and notify nursing staff promptly about changes in monitored rhythms at WMC and offsite facilities.
• Check alarm settings at the beginning of each shift.
• Explain telemetry equipment and procedures to patients and families.
• Maintain a calm and pleasant demeanor with patients and families, assist visitors as needed, and refer them to the appropriate person.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Communicate professionally with nursing personnel, physicians, and ancillary departments using phone, paging, and networked computer systems.
• Seek assistance from staff in identifying unusual rhythms.
• Notify the responsible nurse of patients’ needs or changes in condition.
• Interact effectively with medical personnel, nursing staff, and staff from other departments.
• Demonstrate professional behavior at all times.
• Assist nursing staff with remote viewing stations and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Assist with training and orienting individuals in telemetry equipment use and rhythm interpretation.
• Notify the appropriate department of equipment failure.
• Troubleshoot telemetry components as necessary to support optimal cardiac monitoring.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Zero-deductible health plan.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Retirement savings match.
• Employee assistance program supporting emotional wellbeing.
• Membership in Healthy U, an incentive-based wellness program.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account for childcare.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Professional development.
• Discounts to on-campus dining.

What This Job Offers

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