Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Technician – Centralized Telemetry Unit – Per Diem Shift

Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Technician – Centralized Telemetry Unit – Per Diem Shift

Requirements

• Completed a Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course and successfully passed a rhythm analysis examination
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Cardiac Testing
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Interpersonal Communication

Responsibilities

• Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients’ cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing and clinicians of any rate and rhythm changes
• Measures and interprets patients’ heart rhythm and documents on patient rhythm strip every four hours
• Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge
• Performs configuration as necessary
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from Central Cardiac Monitoring Room
• Communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers
• Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm
• Orients and mentors new staff members
• Serves as a resource for training and troubleshooting to both the Central Cardiac Monitoring Room and clinical areas
• Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts Clinical Engineering as appropriate
• Gives report to oncoming shift
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations
• Maintains and stocks all designated equipment, including telemetry and monitoring cables
• Replaces defective equipment and reports failures to Clinical Engineering
• Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
• Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to questions and requests from healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.