Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Identifies abnormal cardiac rhythms and conduction changes in the adult (ages 18-64) and geriatric patients (65 and above) that are warning or threatening and will require immediate attention 95% of the time. Documents rhythm, rate, intervals, date, and time at the beginning of every shift and with the patient's condition or rhythm change. Give a brief report on all monitored patients when relieved from a break or at end of the shift and to physicians making rounds 100% of the time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Hospital or health care experience is required.
• Dysrhythmia class is desirable.
• A high school diploma is required.
• Completion of Arrhythmia course or equivalent training is preferred.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Able to remain calm and function under emergency situations.
• Demonstrates an interest in continuing education and keeps current knowledge of policy, procedures, and EKG recognition.
• Successfully complete dysrhythmia class within the first 90 days of the hire date.

Please indicate whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, including any misdemeanors and/or DUI/DWI. (Criminal conviction(s) will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment).

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