Cardiac Monitor Tech Transport - Allegheny General Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated individuals to transport patients throughout the facility while monitoring cardiac rhythms. This role is crucial in ensuring patient safety and comfort during testing procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cardiac rhythms and excellent communication skills to assist patients and visitors effectively. Join a dynamic team committed to providing exceptional care and support in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference in patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of cardiac dysrhythmia training required upon hire.
• Basic CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients on cardiac monitors accurately and safely.
• Provide information and direction to patients and visitors.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Patient transport

Communication skills

Education

Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training

CPR certification

Tools

Cardiac monitor

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Transports patients throughout the facility. Performs continuous observation, interpretation and communication of cardiac rhythms for patients being transported on a cardiac Monitor.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transports patients on cardiac monitors from their rooms to testing site and back on a scheduled basis; accurately analyzes and interprets ECG rhythms according to procedure. (85%)
• Assists in coordinating multiple patient testing when necessary. (5%)
• Provides information and direction to patients and visitors. (5%)
• Maintains transportation equipment in good working order. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire is required.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• BLS and CPR preferred