Cardiac Monitor Technician - Emergency Department

Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

Under general supervision, follows established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. Responsible for monitoring and identifying basic normal cardiac rhythms, dysrhythmias, and lethal arrhythmias; reporting these findings to the appropriate personnel, and rhythm documentation and labeling per TGH policy.

What You Will Do

Performs customer service, receptionist, and clerical/ secretarial activities. Answers the telephone and patient intercom system. Alerts nursing staff to patient and family concerns and other calls, orders supplies, and stock items as required.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ability to accurately interpret rhythm strips and recognize changes required. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic computer skills, medical terminology and communicates effectively both verbally and in writing required.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Successful completion of EKG certification program or previous experience as a Monitor Technician in an acute care hospital and successful completion of a competency assessment
  • Ability to accurately interpret rhythm strips and recognize changes
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic computer skills, medical terminology and communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Can be a licensed Paramedic in Florida
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