UAB Medical West Hospital
The Cardiac Monitor Technician observes cardiac monitors and reports any significant changes or abnormal patterns of the heart rhythm to the nurse assigned to the patient.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
E.M.T. or certificate of successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia Course with a score of 85%.
BLS certification or must obtain within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
Upholds the standards of nursing practice through careful and skillful observation of monitors.
Observes central station monitors constantly.
Recognizes changes in cardiac rhythm and reports to the assigned nurse and/or Charge Nurse.
Observes and runs rhythm strip with every change in cardiac rhythm.
Runs rhythm strip on each patient every four hours and at beginning of each shift.
Skills The required skills for this position include strong analytical abilities, which are essential for interpreting data from monitoring systems and identifying trends. Effective communication skills are necessary for collaborating with team members and reporting findings to management.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
E.M.T. or certificate of successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia Course with a score of 85%.
BLS certification or must obtain within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
Upholds the standards of nursing practice through careful and skillful observation of monitors.
Observes central station monitors constantly.
Recognizes changes in cardiac rhythm and reports to the assigned nurse and/or Charge Nurse.
Observes and runs rhythm strip with every change in cardiac rhythm.
Runs rhythm strip on each patient every four hours and at beginning of each shift.
Skills The required skills for this position include strong analytical abilities, which are essential for interpreting data from monitoring systems and identifying trends. Effective communication skills are necessary for collaborating with team members and reporting findings to management.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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