What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Monitor Technician - Community Memorial Hospital - Days position at VCU Health?
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.
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
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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.
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
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Salary : $17 - $24