GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

Monitors patient electrocardiographic and other basic physiologic/hemodynamic parameters in the Department of Cardiology and/or nursing units. Reports, documents heart rhythm changes and performs related maintenance and patient assistance activities.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED required
• May require up to 1 year of technical or other specialized training, such as in anatomy, physiology, and electrocardiographic interpretation.

EXPERIENCE

• 6 to 12 months experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Requires the ability to read and write; and knowledge of grammar, and arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
• May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, sterilizing equipment, blood pressure cuff, or tables); the preparation, comparison or checking of reports, records and related data; and basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application.
• knowledge of arrhythmias is required and computer skills are preferred.
  This position has a hiring range of $20.64 - $31.297

• Observes patient electrocardiographic and other basic/hemodynamic parameters.
• Sets-up telemetry units for new admissions from the Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room, etc. Registers pertinent information in the computer.
• Reports unusual baseline readings and/or patient heart rhythm variations to appropriate medical/nursing staff members.
• Documents monitoring information/variations for each assigned patient and shift observed. Completes written summary shift report and distributes, as appropriate.
• Places and removes monitor on patient and sets appropriate alarm parameters in the computer.
• Assists with the patient billing process by providing appropriate documentation and admits/discharges patient in the computer system, as appropriate.
• Performs 12 lead EKG’s on admission of patient and/or STAT.
• Maintains monitoring equipment, such as changing batteries, cleaning electrodes, etc. Interacts with Biomedical Department related to system/equipment problems.
• Monitors supply inventory levels and replaces supplies, e.g. EKG paper, cables, alcohol prep, etc.
• Reviews stored information and clears/updates patient historical information, as appropriate.
• Ensures that work environment is clean and organized at all times.