Cardiac Monitor Technician - 12a Cardiac Telemetry - Agh - Full Time

Allegheny Health Network

Pittsburgh, PA, US
On-site
Continuous observation of cardiac rhythms
Interpretation of ecg rhythms
Central station and bedside monitors
Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to perform continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients, operating under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role requires specific training in cardiac dysrhythmia and CPR certification, and it involves responsibilities such as monitoring ECG rhythms, maintaining telemetry equipment, and ensuring patient safety

Job Summary

  • Performs continuous observation, interpretation, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under the supervision of the RN.
  • Accurately analyzes, interprets and records ECG rhythms according to procedure, and maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm at central monitor and during patient transport.
  • Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge, while demonstrating knowledge of central station and bedside monitors.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to perform continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients, operating under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role requires specific training in cardiac dysrhythmia and CPR certification, and it involves responsibilities such as monitoring ECG rhythms, maintaining telemetry equipment, and ensuring patient safety.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • continuous observation of cardiac rhythms
  • interpretation of ECG rhythms
  • central station and bedside monitors
  • response to alarm conditions

Nice-to-have

  • video monitoring capabilities
  • order entry proficiency
  • phone answering skills

Key Requirements

  • Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or course completion
  • CPR – American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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