What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Monitoring Technicians – Burtonsville, MD position at Blackstone Medical Services?
Position Summary:
Review data from Cardiac monitors to provide physicians with results to help determine treatment for patients. This position requires a strong ability to read and interpret EKG strips as well as communicate with doctors and other departments throughout the organization. This is a 24/7 facility. This position is NOT available to work from home and is an in-office position ONLY.
Essential Functions:
- Use proprietary software to triage incoming data from ambulatory cardiac monitoring device, seeking out urgent arrhythmias and making notification calls to physicians.
- Rapid and accurate interpretation of EKG strips
- Analyze data to prepare reports on clinical findings.
- Telephone communication with patients and doctors regarding clinical findings and troubleshooting device.
- Occasional overtime available
- Performs all other duties as assigned
- Required Education and Experience
- Certified Cardiovascular Technician (CCT) certification in addition to RN, EMT-B or EMT-P
- Must complete 16 hours of CME's every 3 years.
- Successful completion of a basic, intermediate and advanced ECG course
- Ability to interpret ECG rhythm strips without any assistance
Required Skills:
- A minimum of three years of experience in healthcare or other office environment
- Eligible to be hired in a healthcare facility with an appropriate background check
- Clear communication skills including written documentation and verbal contact
- Basic computer and typing skills
- Ability to work effectively in groups and independently with minimum supervision
- Professional communication skills
- Fluent English, both written and spoken. Second language a plus.
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Aptitude for learning new software programs and concepts
- Comfortable in a General office environment with peers working close in proximity
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time while using the computer and phone extensively
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.