Cardiac Monitor Technician Part-time Only

Responsibilities

• Constantly observe cardiac monitors and alert nursing staff to changes in tracings.
• Maintain a log of telemetry patients, including patient identifiers, monitor identification numbers, and rhythm documentation.
• Document rhythm interpretations and validate cardiac alarms.
• Coordinate clerical functions to ensure smooth operations.
• Evaluate telemetry patients at the start of each tour and document changes.
• Obtain rhythm strips and notify RNs of any changes in rhythm.
• Perform monitor counts and validate monitoring status.
• Recognize and address potential equipment malfunctions.
• Clean monitors and lead wires after each patient use.
• Summarize rhythm tracings and record outcomes.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• One year of Patient Care Assistant/Unit Secretary (PCA/US) or LPN experience.
• BLS certification or achievement within first 90 days of employment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Completion of Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring training course and EKG rhythm interpretation.
• Pass quarterly testing with 100% recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias and 80% overall.
• Monthly rhythm testing with passing score after two attempts.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• One year of Patient Care Assistant/Unit Secretary (PCA/US) or LPN experience.
• BLS certification or achievement within first 90 days of employment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Completion of Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring training course and EKG rhythm interpretation.
• Pass quarterly testing with 100% recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias and 80% overall.
• Monthly rhythm testing with passing score after two attempts.