Cardiac Monitor Tech - Acute Care - Days
@ VCUHSA VCU Health System AuthorityCardiac Monitor Tech - Acute Care - Days
About the job
The hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services. The Cardiac Monitor Tech monitors, interprets, and documents cardiac rhythms, supporting patient care across all ages with a focus on telemetry system maintenance and patient safety.
Requirements
- 1 year nursing/medical assistant experience
- Arrhythmia interpretation skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts
- Physical ability to lift 20-50 lbs
Qualifications
- Additional certification preferred
- Experience with telemetry systems
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Able to work weekends and holidays
Full job description
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.
Days
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