Cardiac Monitor Technician - Full Time - West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health

West Penn Hospital, Pennsylvania, US
Accurately analyzes ecg rhythms
Maintains continuous assessment of ecg rhythm
Identifies changes in patient heart rate
The role involves performing continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision

Job Summary

  • The role involves performing continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision.
  • Employees must accurately analyze, interpret, and record ECG rhythms while maintaining central monitor assessments during patient transport.
  • All employees must comply with HIPAA regulations and protect confidential customer information as per company policies.

Matching Summary

The role involves performing continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Accurately analyzes ECG rhythms
  • Maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm
  • Identifies changes in patient heart rate
  • Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors
  • Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels

Nice-to-have

  • Video monitoring experience
  • Order entry proficiency
  • Answering phones duties
  • Unit specific duties flexibility

Key Requirements

  • Minimum High school diploma or GED
  • Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training upon hire
  • American Heart Association CPR certification
  • EMS or CMA diploma/training/experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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