Cardiac Technician - Telemetry/Full Time, Nights

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Cardiac Technician continuously observes EKG tracings in the central monitoring room and notifies clinical personnel when rhythm disturbances or other monitoring problems are detected. The role includes interpreting and validating monitor alarms, responding appropriately to arrhythmias, maintaining telemetry assignments and documentation, and supporting department operations. The technician may be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters.

Responsibilities

Continuously observe EKG tracings during assigned watch.
Notify clinical personnel of rhythm disturbances, continuous artifact, inoperative alarms, and other monitoring problems.
Use the telemetry emergency call system for life-threatening arrhythmias and consult with an RN when arrhythmia treatment is indicated.
Refer major system problems to the Clinical Manager, Charge Nurse or Assistant Director, and Bio-medical Electronics Department.
Communicate a status report on telemetry patients and monitoring equipment to the oncoming shift.
Respond to monitor alarms and notify appropriate personnel as needed.
Interpret alarms and validate computer interpretations within five minutes.
Reserve and issue telemetry units when ordered.
Maintain accurate telemetry assignments and current stop alerts according to unit policy.
Ensure ECG input signal quality and use appropriate techniques to correct artifact or interference.
Differentiate arrhythmias requiring immediate action from those requiring non-immediate action and respond accordingly.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of collected data.
Assist with other duties as assigned to support department and organizational operational needs.
Remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters if required.