Cardiac Monitor Tech (Telemetry Tech)

Cardiology Nursing Monitor Technician

The University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank Campus is looking for a passionate and hardworking Nursing Monitor Technician to join our Cardiology unit!

Our 38-bed unit cares for patients with heart conditions, heart and lung transplants, surgeries, chest pains, heart failures and rhythm issues.

This position works a .7FTE (56 hours per 2 week pay period). These are 8 hour shifts, rotating evening and overnight shifts (evening-3pm-11:30pm and overnight 11pm-7:30am) with every other weekend rotation.

This position is responsible for:

• Observing and monitoring a central bank of patient information related to EKGs oxygen saturation and BP's
• Timely communication to RN if there are any changes in these parameters

You may also work as a Nursing Station Technician under the direction of a nurse to assist in:

• Delivery of patient care including personal hygiene and daily activities
• Transporting patients and equipment
• Setting up and maintaining patient rooms
• Reordering and stocking supplies

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support
• Basic ECG training, reading and interpretation at time of hire or within 30 days -OR-
• NST for minimum of one year on Cardiac Telemetry PCU - OR
• Nursing Student with successful completion of one year

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of formal Medical Assistant, EMT, Nursing Assistant or other formal health science education program
• 1+ years related health care experience
• Formal ECG training
• ECG Certification

Additional Requirements (must be obtained or completed within a period of time):

• Successful completion of Basic ECG interpretation class within 30 days of hire and annual ECG test

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status