Best Care
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
The Cardiac Monitor Specialist is responsible for continuous monitoring of inpatients, recognizing arrhythmias, documenting actions, and performing diagnostic EKGs. They support nursing staff and physicians in providing cardiac care and ensure patient safety through effective alarm management and communication.
A high school degree or GED is required, along with a minimum of one year of cardiac monitoring experience or completion of a Cardiac Monitor Specialist orientation. Candidates should demonstrate competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and EKG application.
Essential Functions Cardiac Rhythms and Vital Signs Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac rhythms outlined in departmental competency requirements. Displays knowledge of vital signs outlined in departmental competency requirements. Displays the ability to prioritize cardiac arrhythmias and vital signs based on severity. Policy and Procedures Effectively follows all procedural policies while working with patients. Participates in orientation of new process or policy revisions. Patient Safety Monitors assigned patients continuously and report changes as appropriate. Ensures patient rhythms are easily visible on the work station. Verifies ST setup is accurate and ST alarms are appropriate. Refrains from using electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets, etc. Accurately enters patient information into patient’s EMR. Frequently checks patient status when telemetry leads are off or having procedure. Alarm Management Ensures station alarm settings are appropriate for each patient. Obtains guidelines from nursing before making changes to alarm settings. Validates all alarms. Cleans out alarm history, keeping all relevant alarms. Documentation Documents all relevant communication on the communication log. Keeps patient/nurse assignment sheet up to date and easily accessible at work station. Documents patient guidelines from nursing where they can be easily seen by coworkers. Labels rhythm strips appropriately. Transfers all relevant rhythm strips into the patient chart. Documents changes in rhythm status on station log. Communication Notifies RN about rhythm changes and events in accordance with policy. Notifies appropriate staff about leads off, loss of signal, or low/dead batteries. Communicates to coworkers all relevant information in report during station hand-off. Sends all-page email when low on Telemetry boxes as per policy. Keeps coworkers informed about important patient issues on their station. Maintains Work Environment Keeps work area clean and organized. Cleans equipment when necessary. Performs equipment inventory daily. Reports equipment issues to Biomed department and supervisor. Scheduling Performs self-scheduling in accordance with scheduling policy. Demonstrates willingness to provide coverage and be flexible when necessary. EKGs Performs routine EKGs, STAT EKGs, and timed EKGs for inpatients. Performs routine EKGs for outpatients. Match studies with correct FIN in patient record. Monitor Placement Ensures accurate placement of cardiac event/Holter monitors. Completes online patient enrollment for cardiac event/Holter monitors. Instructs patient on use and return of cardiac event/Holter monitors.
6:45pm to 7:15am, 2 shifts per week, rotating week nights. Includes Saturday and Sunday schedule every third weekend.
Job Requirements Education High School degree or General Education Development (G.E.D.) required. Experience Minimum of one year cardiac monitoring experience with demonstrated competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation required OR 3-6 months successful completion of Cardiac Monitor Specialist orientation required. Demonstrated competency completing diagnostic 12 lead EKGs and cardiac event/Holter monitor application preferred. License/Certifications N/A Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills. Ability to react calmly, quickly in emergency situations. Ability to demonstrate attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Displays a willingness to learn new processes and techniques. Ability to interact well with others. Ability to effectively manage time and coordinate work assignments. Knowledge of cardiac rhythm interpretation, EKG and monitor application. Physical Requirements Weight Demands Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Balancing Carrying Climbing Crawling Crouching Kneeling Lifting Pulling/Pushing Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Distinguish colors Keyboarding/typing Repetitive Motions Standing Stooping/bending Twisting Walking Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Fingering/Touching Grasping Hearing Reaching Seeing/Visual Sitting Speaking/talking Job Hazards Not Related: Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Rare (1-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Occasionally (34%-66%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools About Methodist: Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.
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