Cardiac Monitor Tech. Full Time

Description

The Monitor Technician is responsible for integrating information on the monitoring system and communicating to nursing staff by observation and interpretation of patient's ECG rhythm patterns, ST segment analysis with review and editing capabilities in accordance with the established policies/protocols and nursing standards.

This opportunity is Full time, 3- 12 hr. shifts, 7pm-7:30am.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.  Completes monitor logs and rhythm analysis documentation.

3.  Obtains EKG strips from all patients on telemetry at least once 2X/shift.

4.  Provides direct patient care for patients for skin assessment, electrode application and transmitter placement. 

5.  Evaluate patient responses to all interventions, and anticipate patient care problems as emergent with changes. 

6.  Demonstrates competence in use of the monitoring equipment. 

7.  Performs all operational functions to maintain the workstation monitor equipment. 

8.  Monitors and maintains the telemetry equipment, including batteries and paper supplies.  

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees: 

United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO Plans | Met Life Dental |Met Life Vision| 6 Paid Holidays | Paid Time Off | Company Paid Short-term Disability | Company Paid Life Insurance | 40 hours Sick Bank | 401K      

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited program required
• Must have 1 year of cardiac monitoring experience.
• Evidence of documented training program in arrhythmia recognition. 
• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), certification by CCI,(Cardiovascular Credentialing International) 
•  BLS/CPR certification required

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.