Cardiac Monitor Technician - AVH - Rotational
Highmark Health
**Company :**
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**
_At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees._
_Allegheny Valley Hospital is a 188 bed community, union hospital serving the surrounding neighborhoods of Natrona Heights._
**GENERAL OVERVIEW**
Performs continuous observation, identification of changes in rhythms and rates. and communication of
cardiac rhythms for cardiology patients under the supervision of the RN.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Accurately identifies rhythm and rate changes and communicates to RN. Prints ECG strips for interpretation by RN. (30%)
+ Maintains continuous assessment of ECG rhythm at central monitor and during patient transport. Identifies changes and responds or reports to the RN as appropriate. (30%)
+ Cleans and maintains telemetry monitors/holders and accounts for monitor upon patient discharge. (10%)
+ Demonstrates knowledge of central station and bedside monitors. Ensures alarms are maintained at appropriate levels and settings. (20%)
+ Performs other unit specific duties such as video monitoring, order entry and answering phones. (10%)
+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Minimum**
+ BLS Certification required within facility policy
+ Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire is required.
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