Job Description
Performs continuous observation of cardiac monitors, including dysrhythmias, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel as necessary.
Job Responsibility
- Identifies dysrhythmias and rhythm changes utilizing systematic EKG analysis and notifies assigned Registered Nurse of any changes or problems.
- Verifies all alarm parameters are set and activated at the beginning of the shift and responds to monitor alarms as needed.
- Assists the RN in admitting patient, including alarm settings, AICD or pacemakers.
- Prints monitor strips on each patient for interpretation by a Registered Nurse and files in the patient’s medical record. Replaces paper as needed.
- Performs stat EKG’s when required.
- Participates in orientation of new monitor technicians as necessary.
- Reports equipment safety hazards or repairs to supervision.
- Follows Infection Control protocols.
- Performs related duties, as required.
Job Qualification
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Successful completion of an EKG course or equivalent, required.
- Previous experience, preferred.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
MINIMUM- HIRE RATE- $23.8637
MAXIMUM- JOB RATE- $26.2333
The salary range for this position is $23.86-$26.23/hour
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