EKG Monitor Technician I PT I 24 Hrs I Nights

About the Role

Responsible for providing constant surveillance and identification of cardiac rhythms for patients on remote monitoring. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values. This role carries the mission forward of caring for the community and impacting the lives of patients through compassion, service excellence, and a commitment to thriving for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and documents cardiac rhythms.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Performs electrode site care.
• Ensures proper functioning of all monitoring equipment and promotes cost effectiveness through appropriate utilization of equipment and supplies.
• Conducts ongoing training and review of patient monitors.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• EKG monitoring experience (0-1 years preferred).
• Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association (Required).

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in interactions.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and routine hospital operations.
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Physical Demands

• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids, hazardous or poisonous materials, and high levels of noise.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Physical activities include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity required, including color, depth perception, and field of vision for activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading.