Cardiovascular Cardiographic Interpreter

Appalachian Regional Healthcare•Prestonsburg, KY

14d

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Cardiographic Interpreter is responsible for accurately monitoring patients' cardiac rhythms, identifying any changes in ECG patterns on a monitor screen, and initiating appropriate actions. This role involves interpreting cardiovascular cardiac rhythms, distinguishing subtle EKG findings, and understanding the pathophysiological effects on EKG rhythms. The position also includes performing clerical duties and other assigned tasks, adhering to safety training, and maintaining a professional and courteous environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Successful completion of 40-hour ARH course in Basic Dysrhythmia Recognition & successful completion of test.
One (1) month to three (3) months on-the-job training to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Formal training in a certified or licensed program within a minimum of 12 months training or 5 years experience in advanced monitoring.
BLS Required
Proficient in Windows, Word, and other basic computer skills
Detailed oriented and thorough in order to the complex
Able to communicate well with a wide variety of contacts at all levels of the organization and with external organizations
Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to protected health information and provider information
Display a commitment to the Code of Ethics of their governing boards
Required to comply with OSHA regulations for the N95 respirator training and fit testing

Responsibilities

Interpreting cardiovascular cardiac rhythm.
Identifying patient cardiac rhythm as observed on a monitoring device.
Initiating appropriate action should ECG pattern change.
Running permanent rhythm strip when appropriate.
Informing the nurse in charge of pattern changes.
Identifying rhythm strip as to patient name, rate time, and interval reading.
Interpreting arrhythmias that include more sophisticated features such as sinus arrest, pacemakers, aberrancy, and blocked beats.
Distinguishing subtle EKG findings, concealed conduction, reciprocal conduction, trifascicular block, his bundle recording.
Identifying and describing the pathophysiological effect on EKG rhythm.
Performing all clerical duties as assigned.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Attending all required safety training programs and describing responsibilities related to general and department/service safety specific job-related hazards.
Following the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Demonstrating respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Promoting effective working relations both inter- and intradepartmentally to promote system-wide continuity of care.