Travel Cardiac Monitor Tech

CommonSpirit Health - Phoenix, AZ

Job Title: Travel Cardiac Monitor Tech

Position: Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $81.25 /hour

Shift:

Work Type: Travel

Location

Address:

City: Phoenix

State: AZ

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Perform remote surveillance for multiple locations specific to cardio-pulmonary rhythms via a central monitoring station.
Recognize, record and report potentially dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias.
Monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturation using appropriate cardiac monitoring equipment.
Obtain a baseline ECG strip on all monitored patients according to department guidelines.
Record and post cardiac strips in accordance with established procedures.
Update and verify patient data in the information system.
Maintain unit/department specific records as assigned.
Recognize rhythms that may alter patient physiology and obtain a documentary ECG strip.
Report all arrhythmias to the responsible RN according to established protocols.
Maintain current knowledge of technical operations of the central monitoring station.
Maintain alarm systems according to established protocols and respond appropriately to monitor alarms.
Identify and troubleshoot routine technical problems with the monitors and send work orders for maintenance.
Handle incoming and outgoing communications and answer questions per established procedures.
Provide accurate shift reports to other monitor technicians regarding patient condition and rhythm status.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all parties involved.
Communicate with bedside staff in a professional and courteous manner.
Maintain a safe work and patient environment adhering to safety, risk management, and regulatory standards.
Order, stock and replenish supplies and equipment as necessary.
Participate in quality assurance/improvement initiatives and activities.
Adapt to and collaborate with all internal and external patients/clients.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Knowledge of electrocardiogram monitoring and documenting cardiac rhythms.
Ability to recognize cardiac rhythms and detect arrhythmias.
Basic math calculation skills.
Ability to understand and apply instructions provided by supervisors.
Ability to troubleshoot routine technical monitor problems.
Effective communication skills in English.

Preferred Skills

Basic and/or Advanced EKG Certificate.
EMT Certificate.
Cardio-Pulmonary Certificate.
Graduation from accredited programs such as EKG Interpretation or Health Unit Coordinator.
Associate’s degree in EKG Technology.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent electrocardiogram technician experience.

Education:

License & Certification:

Basic EKG test required within 90 days of hire.

Schedule:

Ability to travel from one location to another as staffing needs dictate (13 week assignments).

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

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.

Facility Details

Name: CommonSpirit Health

Description: One of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations.

Specialties:

Integrated health services
Charity care
Community benefits

Mission: Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.