Lead Cardiac Monitor Interpret Tech

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

12h • $22 - $31

About The Position

The Lead Cardiac Monitoring and Interpreting Technician is a technical subject matter expert who supports leadership by providing training and troubleshooting assistance and contributing to quality and process improvement efforts throughout the lab. Responsibilities may include staffing and scheduling support, timekeeping, training or orientation, and participation in other departmental initiatives.

The technician monitors, analyzes, synthesizes, and provides preliminary interpretations of patients’ heart rhythm patterns and physiological parameters at rest, during exercise, and in response to medication or other procedures. The role provides direct patient care to a variety of patient populations and requires working knowledge of monitoring and testing devices and systems. Duties also include equipment calibration and troubleshooting, preparing patients and equipment for testing or monitoring, assessing appropriate testing or monitoring, educating patients about procedures, and accurately recording physiological data and preliminary interpretations in multiple reporting systems. The technician collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, communicates abnormal or critical physiological responses, and activates medical emergency response plans.

The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a high school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of direct care experience in a healthcare or residential care setting; a high school diploma or GED and CRAT or CCT certification; or a bachelor's degree in a related health science field and at least 1 year of related direct care experience in a healthcare or residential care setting.
• CRAT (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician) or CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Be able to work collaboratively and lead others in a team setting to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Demonstrate strong critical-thinking skills, multitasking ability, and flexibility with workflow changes.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to concentrate, pay attention to detail, and remain focused for extended periods during the work shift.

Nice To Haves

• Direct patient care experience or current enrollment in a nursing or other healthcare program.
• Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation, cardiac terminology, and cardiac medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and troubleshooting support as a technical subject matter expert.
• Contribute to quality and process improvement efforts throughout the lab.
• Support staffing and scheduling, timekeeping, training or orientation, and other departmental initiatives as needed.
• Conduct surveillance, analysis, synthesis, and preliminary interpretation of heart rhythm patterns and physiological parameters at rest, during exercise, and in response to medication or procedures.
• Provide direct patient care to a variety of patient populations.
• Use monitoring and testing devices and systems; calibrate equipment and identify and troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Prepare patients and equipment for testing or monitoring and assess the appropriate type of testing or monitoring.
• Educate patients about procedures.
• Accurately record physiological data and preliminary interpretations in multiple reporting systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, communicate abnormal or critical physiological responses, and activate medical emergency response plans.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED