Cardiac Monitor Technician​/Night

Shifts Rotating between day and night shift 8 and 12 hour shifts

Sign on Bonus - $7,500 for eligible external candidates with at least one yr of cardiac rhythm interpretation experience

The Cardiac Monitor Technician is responsible for continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms of patients, identifying and reporting arrhythmias, and supporting clinical staff in maintaining patient safety and care. This role ensures timely recognition and communication of changes in cardiac rhythm to the healthcare team.

• Monitor Cardiac Rhythms:
  Continuously observe and analyze cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors for assigned patients. Identify and record patients' rhythm every 8 hours.
• Identify Abnormalities:
  Recognize arrhythmias, heart blocks, and other cardiac irregularities, promptly reporting significant changes to the nursing staff.
• Document Rhythm Strips:
  Accurate documentation of rhythm interpretations, noting changes, maintaining patient records, and notifying nursing staff of the changes. Document forms for the patients record, cardiac tracings, and measurements.
• Communication:
  Communicate to nursing staff as necessary regarding proper lead placement, battery changes, verifying cardiac rhythms and need for escalation of care. Ability to call code/RRT when a life threatening dysrhythmia is identified.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Troubleshoot telemetry equipment issues and elevate as necessary to biomedical support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

• Successful completion of the t2-day EKG interpretation class.
• Must obtain a passing score of 80% or higher on the EKG interpretation exam within 90 days of hire.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting or Cardiac Monitoring.
• Experience with interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
• Knowledge of the Philips monitoring system.

• Previous experience in a hospital setting or Cardiac Monitoring.
• Experience with interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
• Education of the Philips monitoring system.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 1835

Department: Cardiac Monitor Techs

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.50 - $30.44 Hourly