Cardiac Monitor Technician

Tampa General Hospital•Spring Hill, FL

12h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Cardiac Monitor Technician follows established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. The role monitors and identifies basic normal cardiac rhythms, dysrhythmias, and lethal arrhythmias; reports findings to appropriate personnel; and documents and labels rhythms according to TGH policy. The technician supports patient care by interpreting and posting rhythm strips and protocols and performing 12-lead EKGs. The role also maintains and cleans portable telemetry monitors between patient uses according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Completion of a basic EKG class.
Demonstrated competency through testing.

Responsibilities

Accurately interpret changes in cardiac rhythms.
Record rhythm strips as required.
Demonstrate arrhythmia recognition skills.
Communicate lethal arrhythmias to nursing staff and document strips as requested.
Keep alarms on at all times and set rates safely to minimize false alarms.
Identify individual EKGs with proper patient identifiers.
Use the computer system.
Maintain patient flow through the ER and facilitate timely transfers, admissions, and discharges.
Answer telephone and intercom calls pleasantly and professionally, relaying messages accurately and promptly.
Report monitoring equipment malfunctions to Biomedical Technicians, the Charge Nurse, and the Nursing Director.
Perform 12-lead EKGs.
Maintain and clean portable telemetry monitors between patient uses according to manufacturer guidelines.
Interpret and post rhythm strips and protocols.