Cardiac Monitor Technician, AVH, Rotational, Full Time
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Highmark Health is hiring a Cardiac Monitor Technician, AVH, Rotational, Full Time. Performs continuous observation, identification of changes in rhythms and rates, and communication of cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under the supervision of the RN.
Key focus areas include Accurately identify rhythm and rate changes and communicate to RN, Print ECG strips for interpretation by RN, and Maintain continuous assessment of ECG rhythm at central monitor and during patient transport.
Successful candidates bring Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Training and Successful Completion Of A Cardiac Dysrhythmia Training Course Upon Hire. Important skills include Continuous Observation, Identification Of Changes In Rhythms And Rates, Communication Of Cardiac Rhythms, Accurately Identifies Rhythm And Rate Changes, Prints ECG Strips, and Maintains Continuous Assessment Of ECG Rhythm. Preferred (not required): Video Monitoring, Order Entry, and Answering Phones.
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Company :
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
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Accurately identifies rhythm and rate changes and communicates to RN. Prints ECG strips for interpretation by RN. (30%)
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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%)
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Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors. Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings. (20%)
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Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge. (10%)
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Performs other unit specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones. (10%)
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Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire is required.
Additional Employment Requirements:
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Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
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Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
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Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
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BLS Certification required within facility policy
Disclaimer: 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.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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Req ID: J285421
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