In Critical Care CVICU at Main Campus Quarterback Tower
Work schedule will be Part-time Benefits Eligible on the Day Evening Shift, Every Saturday & Sunday 7a-7p.
Summary:
Under general supervision, performs cardiac monitoring duties for patients connected to the central telemetry monitoring system. This position provides continuous patient monitoring at the central monitoring station (CMS). Recognizes all life-threatening patterns and arrhythmias and reports these to nurse and or physician in an accurate and timely manner. Correctly connects patients to monitor system and assists in emergency and life threatening situations. Maintains accurate log of all rhythms and heart rate changes on the notification sheets.
Other information:
Experience
- EKG monitor tech experience is desired
Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries
- Score of 85% on the post basic dysrhythmia exam is required.
Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Basic Life Support
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Nonessential:
* 0 Year Staff Level
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit is a 20-bed unit with 4 dedicated ECMO suites. The CVICU provides state of the art care for neonatal and pediatric patients with acquired or congenital heart disease that require intensive care management or close monitoring for conditions such as: co-morbidities of congenital or acquired heart disease; pre and/or post-operative cardiac surgery patients; dysrhythmias; cardiomyopathy; pre and post-operative care of cardiac transplants; and patients requiring Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). Please visit www.childrensal.org/heart for more information.
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