Real-Time EKG & Cardiac Monitoring Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the John Cochran Division, VA St. Louis Health Care System, Saint Louis, MO, seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) to perform patient electrocardiograms and continuous observation of heart rhythms and oximetry.

This MIT analyzes, interprets, and documents cardiac activity and notifies staff of dangerous arrhythmias or alarm changes. The role involves monitoring real-time cardiac data, ensuring accurate device setup, and escalating issues promptly

Qualifications

• Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) operates and monitors electrocardiographic equipment to perform specialized monitoring of arrhythmias, oximetry and ECGs.
• They monitor tracings to identify arrhythmias and when gross abnormalities appear, when to repeat certain procedures, when to stop test procedures, and when to get the immediate attention of a nurse or physician.
• They evaluate tracing to determine appropriate machine adjustments and use alternative techniques and procedures when established procedures do not accomplish acceptable results.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Cardiac monitoring

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the John Cochran Division, VA St. Louis Health Care System, Saint Louis, MO, seeks a Medical Instrument Technician (EKG) to perform patient electrocardiograms and continuous observation of heart rhythms and oximetry.

This MIT analyzes, interprets, and documents cardiac activity and notifies staff of dangerous arrhythmias or alarm changes. The role involves monitoring real-time cardiac data, ensuring accurate device setup, and escalating issues promptly