Cardiac Monitor Technician - Float Pool - Full Time - Forbes Hospital

Job description

Company: Allegheny Health Network Job Description: GENERAL OVERVIEW: Performs continuous observation, interpretation, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under the supervision of the RN. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum - 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. - 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: Dis...