Cardiac Monitor Technician - AGH - Full Time

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

5d

About The Position

Performs continuous observation, interpretation, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under the supervision of the RN. The role includes analyzing and recording ECG rhythms, monitoring patients at the central station and during transport, maintaining telemetry equipment, and responding to rhythm changes or reporting them to the RN. Additional unit-specific duties may include video monitoring, order entry, and answering phones. Employees must follow applicable ethical, legal, privacy, information-security, and company conduct requirements.

Requirements

• Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training, or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire.
• American Heart Association CPR.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Accurately analyze, interpret, and record ECG rhythms according to procedure.
• Continuously assess ECG rhythm at the central monitor and during patient transport; identify changes and respond or report 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 confidential customer information and comply with HIPAA and company data-security policies.
• Comply with the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws and regulations, company policies, and training requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed