Cardiac Technician - Telemetry/Full Time, Nights

What you will do
 

• Maintains close observation of EKG tracing continuously during assigned watch.
• Notifies clinical personnel of all rhythm disturbances, continuously artifact inoperative alarms and other monitoring problems.
• Utilizes telemetry emergency call system for life-threatening arrhythmias. Consults with RN when treatment of the arrhythmia is indicated.
• Refers all major systems problems to Clinical Manager, Charge Nurse or Assistant Director and Bio-medical Electronics Department.
• Communicates to oncoming shift a status report on all telemetry patients and monitoring equipment.
• Responds to all monitor alarms and notifies appropriate personnel as needed. Interprets alarms and validates computer interpretation within five (5) minutes.
• Reserves and issues telemetry units when ordered. Maintains accurate telemetry assignments and current stop alerts according to unit policy.
• Assures quality of ECG input signal, uses appropriate techniques to correct artifact or interference.
• Differentiates arrhythmias which require immediate and non-immediate action and responds accordingly.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of data collected.

Minimum Education
 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
 

• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must possess good interpersonal and organizational skills.