Cardiac Monitoring Specialist

2 weeks ago

South Lake Tahoe, California, United States Barton Health Full time


Shifts Available: Night and Variable

Position Overview:

The Cardiac Monitoring Specialist (CMS) employs fundamental knowledge of cardiac rhythm analysis to identify arrhythmias and promptly alert licensed personnel.

The CMS provides essential clerical assistance, manages phone communications, directs callers, relays messages, and oversees departmental documentation while ensuring the availability of supplies and the upkeep of equipment.

The CMS plays a vital role in supporting the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) by recognizing arrhythmias and managing patient medical records, including preparation, filing, and post-discharge dismantling within the electronic medical record (EMR) system.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Completion of a Basic Cardiac Monitoring or EKG Interpretation Course and/or successful assessment of cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required.

Experience:

  • Preferred experience in Basic Cardiac Monitoring Interpretation
  • Prior experience with computer systems and database management preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Must successfully pass an ECG interpretation examination during the interview process and annually thereafter
  • Proficient computer skills are necessary for documenting and entering information into the electronic medical records system, as well as completing required online education modules.
  • In adherence to patient safety standards, effective communication in English is essential; bilingual skills are a plus
  • Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks, maintaining the daily workflow of the unit in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Communicate effectively with staff, families, and other departments utilizing strong communication skills
  • Efficiently manage communications involving incoming calls, pages, and the nurse call light system
  • Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining medical records and information release for continuity of care
  • Effectively handle various administrative responsibilities such as entering patient charges, ordering supplies, and other assigned duties
  • Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, crucial for patient care
  • Identify potential issues and proactively address them to prevent negative outcomes
  • Capable of managing the flow and events occurring within the unit
  • May function in the role of Patient Safety Technician as assigned by Nursing Supervisor or Nurse Manager
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Certifications/Licensure:

  • Current CPR/BLS certification by the American Heart Association (BLS for the Healthcare Provider) or ability to obtain prior to start date
  • Cardiac (ECG) Monitoring certification

Physical Demands


The physical demands outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and communicate effectively.
  • Occasionally, the employee may need to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to lift, position, push, and/or transfer patients.
  • The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving a minimum of 50 pounds.

Working Conditions


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Routine Hospital/Healthcare & Office/Administrative conditions.
  • Interaction with patients and guests under various circumstances.
  • Regular exposure to the risk of bloodborne pathogens.
  • Exposure to infections and contagious diseases.
  • Contact with hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and waste.
  • Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases.
  • Engagement in varying and unpredictable situations, including emergency or crisis management.
  • Pressure due to irregular hours, frequent interruptions, and stressful situations arising from multiple demands.
  • Occasional travel to various health system locations may be required.

Essential Functions

  • Delivers consistently exceptional care at all times.
  • Observes and accurately interprets telemetry readings, identifying abnormal rhythms, and promptly notifying the appropriate licensed staff.
Records and documents heart rhythm patterns.

  • Monitors patients' heart rhythm patterns in specialized care units to detect abnormal variances using telemetry equipment.
  • Reviews patient data to establish normal heart rhythm patterns, current patterns, and previous variances.
  • Informs the supervisor or RN on duty of any variances to initiate patient examination.
  • Responds to call lights via the nurse call system, assisting other medical staff in providing care
  • Performs routine clerical tasks, manages patient medical records, and communicates respectfully with patients, families, and the healthcare team, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage interruptions
  • Ability to multitask with multiple concurrent requests
  • Completes work in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Works effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Exhibits exemplary telephone etiquette
  • Participates actively in shared governance, including committee membership, task force contributions, and attendance at staff meetings
  • Responds to departmental needs by performing additional duties as necessary.

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