**Req Number** 174821

Job Description

Job Responsibility

+ * Observes cardiac and closed-circuit television monitors on patients.
+ * Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip.
+ * Reports all arrhythmias to nurse responsible for patient.
+ * Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients.
+ * Replaces electrode pads, wires and batteries, as needed.
+ * Obtains EKG's as necessary.
+ * Assures that all emergency equipment is cleaned and checked.
+ Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

+ Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital setting functioning as a Nursing Attendant/Telemetry Technician, required. OR Successful completion of an Advanced Medical Technician program, required. OR Successful completion of a CCU course, required.
+ Ability to operate cardiac monitors and EKG machine, required.
+ Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and/or oral inst...