Cardiac Monitor Technician - Allegheny General Hospital - Part Time

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to perform continuous observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms for patients. The role involves monitoring ECG rhythms, responding to changes, and maintaining telemetry equipment. Ideal candidates will have basic cardiac dysrhythmia training and CPR certification. This part-time position is essential for ensuring patient safety and effective communication with nursing staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs continuous observation of cardiac rhythms.
• Maintains assessment of ECG rhythm during patient transport.
• Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors.

Skills

Cardiac dysrhythmia training

CPR

Job description

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

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

• 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.
  
  

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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