Monitor Technician - EKG Heart Station

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Technician is a trained member of the Heart Station Department. Monitor Technicians provide 24/7 EKG support for inpatient and the emergency department. The department's focus is aiding in the identification and prevention of acute medical events by providing 12 lead EKGs and MUSE management, and to help ensure our patients receive the highest possible care available. The Heart Station department strives to maintain the most updated evidence-based practices and equipment needed to facilitate our goals. Monitor Technicians are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team approach we implement at UAMS.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Six (6) months direct patient care related experience
PCT certified within three (3) months of hire (training provided)
Must complete the dysrhythmia course within a 90-day evaluation period and maintain competency as a telemetry technician
Must have excellent communication skills
Ability to follow oral instructions
Basic computer skills
Strong work ethic
Accountability
Must be able to lift 100 pounds
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Certified as a nursing assistant or military corpsman
Current BLS
Certification in the EKG or Dysrhythmia course
Microsoft Office experience
EPIC EMR
Kronos

Responsibilities

Performs EKG on time
Cleans EKG equipment after each patient use
Maintains a clear electrocardiogram signal and problem-solves interferences in the pattern
Assign an overreader in MUSE
Enters all patient information in Epic, EKG machine, and MUSE
Other duties as assigned