Cardiac Monitor Tech I

Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Virtual Cardiopulmonary Technician I, you will perform remote cardiopulmonary rhythm surveillance for multiple locations at lower patient acuity from a central monitoring station, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Every day you will recognize, record, and report potentially dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias following established standards and regulatory requirements, monitoring up to 60 patients using advanced technology, and take appropriate action under command center policy.

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong experience in cardiac rhythm/telemetry monitoring, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety and cardiac care protocols.

• Monitors patient’s cardiac rhythms and/or oxygen saturation using appropriate cardio-pulmonary monitoring equipment;
• Obtains a baseline ECG strip on all monitored patients according to department guidelines;
• Records and posts cardiac strips following established procedures.
• Updates and verifies patient data in the information system; maintains unit/department-specific records as assigned.
• Recognizes rhythms with the potential to alter the patient’s physiology and obtains a documentary ECG strip;
• Immediately reports all arrhythmias to the RN responsible for the patient following established protocols.

Job RequirementsRequired

• Other Three months of post-secondary education/training in regard to EKG technology as a monitor tech. and Minimum 2 years of recent (within past year) professional work experience of any type., upon hire or
• Other Successful completion of a Basic EKG test is required within 90 days of hire. , 90 - days
• None, upon hire

Preferred

• Other Graduation from the following accredited program, including EKG Interpretation Monitor Technician, upon hire and

Where You'll Work

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.