Highmark Health
Cardiac Monitor Technician - Float Pool - Full Time - Forbes Hospital
Highmark Health, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States, 15146
Allegheny Health Network
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. (30%) Maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm at central monitor and during patient transport. Identifies changes and responds or reports to the RN as appropriate. (30%) Cleans and maintains the telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge. (10%) Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors. Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings. (20%) Performs other unit specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned or required. Minimum: High school diploma or GED; or 1 to 3 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire. CPR
American Heart Association. Preferred: EMS, CMA diploma/training/experience.
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. (30%) Maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm at central monitor and during patient transport. Identifies changes and responds or reports to the RN as appropriate. (30%) Cleans and maintains the telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge. (10%) Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors. Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings. (20%) Performs other unit specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned or required. Minimum: High school diploma or GED; or 1 to 3 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire. CPR
American Heart Association. Preferred: EMS, CMA diploma/training/experience.