Cardiac Monitor Technician

Work Status Details : Part Time Benefit Eligible | 48.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Exempt from Overtime : Non-Exempt
Shift Details : two 12 hour shifts per week and every third weekend
Department : Cardiac Monitoring | Reports To: RN Manager-ICU

The mission of Faith Regional Health Services is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.

Summary:

The Cardiac Monitoring Technician assists with the continual monitoring of cardiac rhythms and remote telemetry patient monitors. Must accurately interpret cardiac rhythms and report any changes to the appropriate nurse. The Technician works under the direction of the licensed nurse and adheres to department and hospital policies/procedures and regulatory requirements.

The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Each unit/job is unique and may include other tasks or duties that are specific to the unit and will be included as part of orientation. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served for the following age groups:

• Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care.
• Knowledge of growth and developmental stages.
• Considers life changes/effects on health beliefs and behaviors.
• Provides necessary safety measures.
• Provides information and involves family/caregiver in decision making.

2. Maintains integrity of remote cardiac monitoring system including the recovery of the tele units after service is discontinued.

3. Recognizes, documents, and communicates cardiac rhythm interpretations and/or changes to nurse and provider.

4. Maintains documentation log of all patients on telemetry.

5. Recognizes and troubleshoots technical monitor problems.

6. Responsible for answering emergency calls and announcing overhead as indicated.

7. Performs clerical duties as assigned including supply ordering and log entry.

8. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

• Maintains confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains current competency by attending unit and hospital based educational offerings wither in person or online.
• Actively engages in unit activities and team meetings and attends required meetings.
• Demonstrates active engagement in department activities and evidence-based initiatives.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department and hospital.
• Demonstrates willingness to float to other units as needed.
• Accepts assignment of preceptor for new staff.
  

Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other information:

Job Requirements:

The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION:

GED or High School Diploma preferred.

SKILLS:

Language Skills - Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required.

Successful completion of an EKG interpretation education within 30 days of hire required.

Faith Regional Health Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.