Cardiac Monitor Technician I - Ben Taub - Central Telemetry

Cardiac Monitor Technician I

The Cardiac Monitor Technician I (CMT I) provides continuous observation of ECG patterns for patients on telemetry. The CMT I notifies appropriate nursing staff and physicians within a designated hospital unit of changes from baseline, abnormal heart rhythm patterns, and abnormal ECG interval measurements. The CMT I is competent in medical terminology and possesses technical, communication, organizational, and computer skills. The CMT I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED and completion of Cardiac Monitor Technician training course or equivalent coursework (i.e. Electrocardiography course) from an accredited school or accredited online program required.
• Licensure/Certification:
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) or Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International preferred within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program.
• Other certificates as required by unit/service.
• Work Experience:
  
  One (1) year work experience in patient care or cardiac monitoring/related experience in a hospital preferred.
• Equipment Operated:
  Area-specific.
• Skills/Knowledge:
  Completes CBCOT modules one, two and three within the 6-week orientation.

Special Requirements:

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Analytical, Medical Terms, Mathematics, PC
• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekends Holidays Flexible