Cardiac Monitor Tech - 7am-7pm Complex Medicine 6A2

Job Summary

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 graduate or GED and 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 is required.

• Ability to accurately interpret rhythm strips and recognize changes required.