Cardiac Monitor Tech- FT

About the role

This position performs a wide range of clerical duties in support of assigned patient care departments, with a focus on extensive monitoring of cardiac telemetry and hard-wire monitored patients. It involves monitoring a specified number of patients for pulse oximetry and capnography, analyzing ECG strip waveform displays, and ensuring the accuracy of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cardiac monitoring for all telemetry and hard-wire monitored patients, identifying changes and addressing alarms.
• Documents patient’s cardiac rhythm and reports any abnormal variations or life-threatening events to medical and nursing staff.
• Utilizes Wave Strip Export to upload patient data to the EPIC system.
• Maintains pulse oximetry monitoring for assigned patient populations.
• Ensures accuracy of patient information on the Epic/Telemetry Dashboard.
• Assembles and distributes telemetry packs, batteries, and electrodes to nursing staff.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Greets and admits patients, maintaining smooth communication and functioning within the department.
• Performs routine clerical tasks such as intrahospital communications, mail distribution, and office supply management.
• Maintains patient records and departmental records for accurate and complete documentation.
• Facilitates communication between departments and provides information to visitors and patients as needed.
• Coordinates patient transportation and ensures efficient intradepartmental and interdepartmental operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Heartsaver OR Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia course.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Technical Education Program or Medical Assistant Program.

Skills

• Manual dexterity for operating standard office equipment.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Visual acuity within normal limits.
• Ability to monitor multiple cardiac rhythms, pulse oximetry, and capnography waveforms for sustained periods.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in standard office software.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for technology issues.

Benefits

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Pay

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