Electrocardiogram Technician

Job Summary

The Cardiac Rhythm Specialist is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, and documentation of cardiac rhythms, rhythm components, and telemetry indicators for multiple patients.

The individual will view multiple patients' electrocardiographic displays to monitor noninvasive cardiac activity of patients and notify appropriate healthcare personnel on variances in the electrocardiographic pattern.

The Cardiac Rhythm Specialist will be responsible for troubleshooting routine technical concerns with equipment and notifying biomedical equipment individuals for non-basic repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and telemetry indicators for multiple patients
• Notify healthcare personnel of variances in electrocardiographic patterns
• Troubleshoot routine technical concerns with equipment
• Notify biomedical equipment individuals for non-basic repairs

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of the Electrocardiogram (ECG) course within three months of hire or a score of 85% or greater on the ECG challenge exam
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience as a Telemetry/Monitor Technician
• One year experience with direct patient care
• Completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or First Responder courses

About Marshfield Clinic

Marshfield Clinic is a leading healthcare organization committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a workplace culture that promotes these values.