Monitor/ ECG Technician

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Monitor Technician performs surveillance and interpretation of cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitoring for patients throughout the hospital on telemetry capable units. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Assist with telemetry monitoring of patients as requested by various departments within the hospital Inclusive of lead placement, changing batteries, and assigning equipment to the patient. Assure that cardiac rhythm equipment and software is programmed with the appropriate patient and staff assignment information. Communicate changes in patient’s cardiac rhythm status to appropriate staff within identified time lines. Completes cardiac rhythm interpretations on assigned patients. Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and restocks supplies Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must pass telemetry examination within 90 Days
• Must be able to lift greater than 10 pounds and walk distance.

Nice To Haves

• Health care tech experience such as Nursing or Medical Student, EMT, Paramedic, MA, or CNA.
• Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - State Board of Emergency Medical Services OR Licensed Paramedic - State Board of Emergency Medical Services OR CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT or Paramedic or enrolled in Medical or Nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Assist with telemetry monitoring of patients as requested by various departments within the hospital Inclusive of lead placement, changing batteries, and assigning equipment to the patient.
• Assure that cardiac rhythm equipment and software is programmed with the appropriate patient and staff assignment information.
• Communicate changes in patient’s cardiac rhythm status to appropriate staff within identified time lines.
• Completes cardiac rhythm interpretations on assigned patients.
• Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and restocks supplies
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED