Cardiac Monitor Technician - Allegheny General Hospital - Full Time - Steady Nights

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh seeks a dedicated professional to monitor cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients. The role involves analyzing ECG data, maintaining telemetry equipment, and ensuring patient safety under RN supervision. Candidates must have basic cardiac dysrhythmia training and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training required.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, interprets, and records ECG rhythms.
• Maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm.
• Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors.

Skills

Cardiac Dysrhythmia

CPR

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Performs continuous observation, interpretation, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under the supervision of the RN.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately analyzes, interprets, and records ECG rhythms according to procedure. (30%)
• Maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm at central monitor and during patient transport. Identifies changes and responds or reports to the RN as appropriate. (30%)
• Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge. (10%)
• Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors. Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings. (20%)
• Performs other unit-specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry, and answering phones. (10%)
• 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

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