Cardiac Monitor Technician, Progresssive Care Unit, Part Time
Location: Forbes Hospital
Department: 3S Progressive Care
Status:Part-time
Shift: Rotating days/nights, weekends and holidays
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Job Summary: The Cardiac Monitor Tech performs continuous observation, interpretation, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under the supervision of the RN.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately analyzes, interprets and records ECG rhythms according to procedure.
- Maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm at central monitor and during patient transport.
- Identifies changes and responds or reports to the RN as appropriate.
- Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge.
- Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors. Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings.
- Performs other unit specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements:
- Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training and/or experience interpreting rhythms preferred.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in dynamic and rapidly changing environment and take appropriate actions.