Cardiac Monitor Technician - West Penn Hospital - Casual

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

21h

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 analyzing and recording ECG rhythms, monitoring patients at the central station and during transport, maintaining telemetry equipment, and carrying out other unit-specific duties. Employees must follow applicable ethical, legal, privacy, information security, and company conduct requirements, including HIPAA policies.

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 each monitor when a patient is discharged.
• Demonstrate knowledge of central station and bedside monitors and ensure alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings.
• Perform unit-specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry, and answering phones.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Comply with the company's code of business conduct, applicable laws and policies, HIPAA privacy requirements, and information security guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED