Job Abstract

Responsibilities: 

• Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients cardiac rhythm and vital signs and notifies appropriate nursing staff of any changes according to clinician, provider orders and/or in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Interprets patient’s cardiac rhythm and documents accordingly in the patient’s electronic medical record per departmental protocols.
• Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or management.
• Uses clear and complete communication with nursing unit personnel when delivering information about changes in cardiac rhythm.
• Orients and mentors new staff members and serves as a resource for training and troubleshooting to both the CMU and nursing units.
• Provides report to oncoming shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities attained through successful completion of a formal training program in allied health or a healthcare field such as nursing, medical assisting, EMT or similar field preferred. 
• Patient care experience in a hospital, nursing home, or healthcare field will be considered in lieu of successful completion of a healthcare training program preferred.
• Completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitoring course preferred.

Certifications:

• EKG certification or equivalent preferred.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Experience as a Monitor Technician and demonstrated skill in recognizing abnormal cardiac rhythms preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, computer and typing skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clinicians and the general public.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment under moderate pressure, multi-task with accuracy to keep track of a large number of patients and requires long periods of sitting and watching a computer monitors.
• Visual acuity for observing cardiac monitor data.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. 

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