Cardiac Monitor Technician
About The Position
The CMT is responsible continuous observation of patients that require cardiac monitoring during their hospital stay. The CMT works cooperatively with registered nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions Flexible scheduling
Requirements
- Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Nice To Haves
- Experience - 1+ years of ECG Experience
- Experience - 1+ years healthcare experience such as Nurse Aide, EMT, Paramedic, Laboratory Assistant
- Education - Some College (1-2 years) in Related Field
- Certification - Clinical Electrocardiography (ECG) Certification - Accredited University or accredited training professionals
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of basic ECG interpretation and ability to identify life threatening dysrhythmias.
- Displays knowledge and skill in application, maintenance, and discontinuation of cardiac monitors.
- Performs routine alarm reviews, alarm customization, and review of appropriateness for cardiac monitoring according to established national guidelines and Monument Health policy.
- Communicates to primary RNs/CRNs when necessary to alert to significant dysrhythmias, low battery level, or leads are off.
- Contributes to the patient’s medical record through documentation of baseline rhythms, alarm review, and trends. Also documents communication with primary RNs.
- Removes equipment from patient care areas when in need of repair and collaborates with clinical engineering for replacement/repair.
- Applies telemetry to patients with verified order for cardiac monitoring.
- Explains to patient what the monitor does and how it communicates information to the nurse and the CMT.
- Removes telemetry from patients when orders expire or are discontinued.
- Tracks equipment to assure proper assignment to correct patient.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
