Cardiac Monitor Technician, AVH, Full Time

Allegheny Health Network Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Performs continuous observation, identification of changes in rhythms and rates, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under the supervision of the RN.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurately identifies rhythm and rate changes and communicates to RN. Prints ECG strips for interpretation by RN. (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%) Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors. Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings. (20%) Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge. (10%) Performs other unit specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum BLS Certification required within facility policy. Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire is required. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate. Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate. Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate. The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employees must comply with HIPAA and all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application process, contact HR Services Online at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co