Cardiac Monitor Technician - Acute Care - Nights

VCU Health; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to provide continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms across patient ages. The role maintains telemetry records and ensures a functioning telemetry system, under RN direction.

Requires 1 year in Nursing/Medical Assistant with arrhythmia interpretation; high school diploma required; night shifts, weekends, and holidays rotate as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A
• Experience REQUIRED: One (1) year Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant experience or a combination of science/healthcare education and/or patient-care related work experience that included arrhythmia interpretation.
• Experience PREFERRED: Academic health care Experience Preferred
• Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Education/training PREFERRED: Completion of Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program
• Independent Actions: Functions under direction of RN in interpreting, documenting and reporting cardiac rhythms, maintaining and problem solving monitoring system.
• Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for time/schedule changes, legal issues, directed care which deviates from standard, and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs.
• Additional Position Requirements: Cardiac Monitor Technicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• The Cardiac Monitor Tech job provides continuous observation, interpretation, documentation and communication of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient cardiac rhythms.
• This role prepares and maintains telemetry records and maintains a functioning telemetry system.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Three 12 hours shifts 7p - 7:30a and rotating weekends

The Cardiac Monitor Tech job provides continuous observation, interpretation, documentation and communication of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient cardiac rhythms. This role prepares and maintains telemetry records and maintains a functioning telemetry system.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

N/A

Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment

AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent preferred

Experience REQUIRED

One (1) year Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant experience or a combination of science/healthcare education and/or patient-care related work experience that included arrhythmia interpretation.

Experience PREFERRED

Academic health care Experience Preferred

Education/training REQUIRED

High School Diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED

Completion of Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program

Independent Action(s) Required

Functions under direction of RN in interpreting, documenting and reporting cardiac rhythms, maintaining and problem solving monitoring system; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.

Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for time/schedule changes, legal issues, directed care which deviates from standard, and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional Position Requirements

Cardiac Monitor Technicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.

Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or as is in the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific Groups Served

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)

Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Activities: Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range: $17.25 - $24.12

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Compensation Range: $17.25 - $24.12

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Nights

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