Career

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Cardiac Rhythm Technician. The responsibilities of the technician include examining heartbeat patterns, reviewing pacemaker and AICD device settings, evaluating heartbeat irregularities, documenting in patient files, ensuring that heart monitors are functioning correctly, and reporting to the medical staff in charge of the patients.

To be a successful Cardiac Rhythm Technician, you should have excellent analytical and technical skills. Ultimately, a top-notch technician should have a strong working knowledge of medical equipment and software, as well as good communication skills when interacting with patients.

Monitor Technician Responsibilities:

• Observing and interpreting patients' heart monitors and checking for abnormalities, including irregular heartbeats, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest.
• Performing pacemaker and AICD checks on patients using manufacturer's equipment.
• Understanding the manufacturer's equipment used to facilitate the programming process for pacemakers and AICDs.
• Attaching electrodes to patients' bodies and recording electrical impulses from the heart to perform EKGs.
• Using equipment and medical technology to perform various tests on patients' hearts, such as stress tests.
• Recognizing and responding to any abnormal conditions in patients' heartbeats.
• Interpreting test results and reporting any changes in heart readings or EKGs to the Doctor in charge of the affected patient.
• Updating patients' records with all readings taken from the heart monitors, devices, and/or EKGs.
• Cleaning and maintaining heart monitors and EKG machines.
• Reporting any necessary equipment repairs in a timely manner.
• Assisting with the training of new staff in medical monitoring systems.
• Delivering quality patient care services.

Monitor Technician Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• An EKG or monitor technician associate's degree, diploma, or certification may be advantageous.
• A minimum of 1 year's experience in medical monitoring or a related field.
• CPR certification.
• The ability to remain calm in stressful environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent technical skills for hospital equipment and medical software.
• Great communication and multi-tasking skills.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Full-time

Benefits

• Cardiology