Cardiac Telemetry Rhythm Monitor Tech

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Telemetry/ECG Technician to perform continuous observation, interpretation, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision. You will analyze and record ECG rhythms and monitor central stations and bedside devices, while maintaining alarms and supporting transport and phone duties.

Required is basic cardiac dysrhythmia training with CPR certification; additional background-clearance requirements apply to ensure HIPAA and

Qualifications

• Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cardiac dysrhythmia training

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Telemetry/ECG Technician to perform continuous observation, interpretation, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under RN supervision. You will analyze and record ECG rhythms and monitor central stations and bedside devices, while maintaining alarms and supporting transport and phone duties.

Required is basic cardiac dysrhythmia training with CPR certification; additional background-clearance requirements apply to ensure HIPAA and