Cardiac Technician, Central Monitoring Unit, Full-Time, Night

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a Cardiac Technician for the Central Monitoring Unit at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The position provides basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel, in accordance with delegation law and rules and the employee’s current education. The technician also helps maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors. The CMU Technician provides indirect patient care by monitoring cardiac rhythms for abnormalities and identifying equipment malfunctions. Duties may include managing, collecting, cleaning, and maintaining telemetry ECG equipment used to monitor cardiac rhythms and/or SpO2. The technician may cover breaks for staff monitoring patients with telemetry orders in acute care settings. University of Cincinnati Medical Center is part of UC Health’s Clifton Campus and serves Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. It provides specialty and subspecialty care, conducts basic, translational, and clinical research, and houses the region’s only Level I adult trauma center.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
ACLS and BLS certifications; these may be obtained after hire.
0–6 months of experience required.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide delegated basic direct patient care and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors.
Observe cardiac monitors for heart-rate or rhythm abnormalities and equipment malfunctions; document and communicate rhythms to caregivers.
Observe SpO2 and non-invasive blood pressure monitors.
Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies in accordance with Telemetry Policy.
Apply telemetry and SpO2 monitoring equipment to patients, accounting for age-specific needs.
Help troubleshoot signal problems and advise RNs on signal quality and system management.
Clean, test, and maintain telemetry equipment according to unit guidelines and ensure it is ready for patient use.
Accurately record patient information, measurements, and data in the appropriate logbook.
Communicate patient observations to RNs promptly and maintain confidentiality in interactions with patients, families, and the care team.
Perform reception and phone duties as directed.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment; return equipment for cleaning, restock materials, assist with filing when time permits, and report maintenance issues.
Use proper body mechanics and universal precautions.
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
Demonstrate helpfulness, cooperation, and respect for team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide culturally based, age-specific care; communicate appropriately with patients and families, involve family or guardians in care, and respond to individual psychological, behavioral, religious, and cultural needs.
Recognize physical limitations and signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect, and respond appropriately.
Perform treatments, administer medication, or operate equipment safely.