Cardiac Monitor Technician - West Penn Hospital - Full Time
Core
Performs continuous observation, interpretation, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under the supervision of the RN.
Role type
clinical technician (cardiac monitoring)
Builds
patient safety and rhythm data
Domain
healthcare / cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ECG rhythm analysis, central station monitor operation, bedside monitor operation, patient transport monitoring, alarm management, equipment cleaning and maintenance
Preferred skills
EMS training, CMA training
Technologies
telemetry monitors, central station monitors, ECG systems
Responsibilities
Analyze, interpret, and record ECG rhythms; Maintain continuous assessment of ECG rhythm at central monitor and during patient transport; Clean and maintain telemetry monitors/holders; Ensure alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings; Perform video monitoring, order entry, and answer phones.