Cardiac Monitor Technician - Emergency Department

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. Performs customer service, receptionist, and clerical/ secretarial activities.  Serves as a communication resource for patients, visitors, family, and health care team members with the ability to triage communication priorities. 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. Dual role responsibilities will not be performed at the same time but will be able to flex between the roles based on organizational needs. Also responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED required. 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 required. 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. Can be a licensed Paramedic in Florida.