Monument Health
Location
Rapid City, South Dakota
Salary
$18 - $21 / HOUR
The CMT is responsible for the continuous observation of patients requiring cardiac monitoring and identifying life-threatening dysrhythmias. They collaborate with nursing staff to communicate significant rhythm changes and maintain telemetry equipment.
A high school diploma or GED is required, while some college and a Clinical Electrocardiography (ECG) certification are preferred. Preferred experience includes 1+ years of ECG or general healthcare experience.
Essential Functions: Demonstrates knowledge of basic ECG interpretation and ability to identify life threatening dysrhythmias. Displays knowledge and skill in application, maintenance, and discontinuation of cardiac monitors. Performs routine alarm reviews, alarm customization, and review of appropriateness for cardiac monitoring according to established national guidelines and Monument Health policy. Communicates to primary RNs/CRNs when necessary to alert to significant dysrhythmias, low battery level, or leads are off. Contributes to the patient’s medical record through documentation of baseline rhythms, alarm review, and trends. Also documents communication with primary RNs. Removes equipment from patient care areas when in need of repair and collaborates with clinical engineering for replacement/repair. Applies telemetry to patients with verified order for cardiac monitoring. Explains to patient what the monitor does and how it communicates information to the nurse and the CMT. Removes telemetry from patients when orders expire or are discontinued. Tracks equipment to assure proper assignment to correct patient. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies Preferred: Experience - 1+ years of ECG Experience; 1+ years healthcare experience such as Nurse Aide, EMT, Paramedic, Laboratory Assistant Education - Some College (1-2 years) in Related Field Certification - Clinical Electrocardiography (ECG) Certification - Accredited University or accredited training professionals Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Job Category Clinical Care Job Family Clinical Support Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type Regular 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Learn more about a rewarding career at Monument Health. Click the "Get Started" button below to tell us more about yourself.