Cardiac Monitor Tech Transport - Allegheny General Hospital - Full Time

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh is seeking a patient transport technician to ensure the safe transportation of patients on cardiac monitors. This role involves monitoring cardiac rhythms and providing essential patient support during transport, requiring specific training in cardiac dysrhythmias and CPR. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to perform under pressure.

Qualifications

• Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training required upon hire.
• Current CPR certification from American Heart Association.
• Clearance certificates for background checks (Act 34, Act 33, Act 73).

Responsibilities

• Transport patients on cardiac monitors accurately and safely.
• Analyze and interpret ECG rhythms according to procedures.
• Assist in coordinating multiple patient testing.

Skills

Cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation

Patient communication

Education

Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training

CPR certification

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

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