Cardiac Monitor Nursing Technician
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Orange, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, computer and typing skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac monitors, cardiac rhythm and vital signs.
- Notify nursing caregivers of changes in cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamics that could impact the patient’s condition.
- Interpret patient’s cardiac rhythm and document in the patient’s electronic medical record.
- Answer the telephone and communicate clearly when receiving and delivering information.
- Orient and mentor new caregivers and serve as a training and troubleshooting resource for the CMU and nursing units.
- Provide reports for the oncoming shift.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities through successful completion of a formal training program in Allied Health or a healthcare field.
- Patient care experience in a hospital, nursing home or healthcare field.
- Completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitoring course.
- EKG certification or equivalent.
- Experience as a Monitor Technician, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), EKG Technician, or EMT.
- Demonstrated skill in recognizing abnormal cardiac rhythms.