Cardiac Monitor Technician
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
| Representative group | Job codes |
|---|---|
| SSEIU LOCAL 925 Healthcare PROF/Lab Tech | 18290 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT) 22551 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT) |
| WFSE HMC | 18712 (NE S WFSE HMC) 22777 (NE H NI WFSE HMC) |
| SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance | 21368 (NE H SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance) 22999 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance) |
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide surveillance of cardiac rhythms of electrocardiographic Central Station monitors. Recognize, record, and report dysrhythmias and rhythm changes. Assist with cardiac rhythm interpretation; troubleshoot technical monitor problems.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Single class – no series.
Under general supervision, perform cardiac monitor surveillance in addition to specific unit support functions.
TYPICAL WORK
Perform continual surveillance of cardiac rhythms on electrocardiographic Central Station monitors;
Recognize, record, and report to appropriate nurse dysrhythmias and rhythm changes;
Assist nurses with cardiac rhythm interpretation;
Recognize and troubleshoot technical monitor problems such as 60 cycle interference; change recording paper;
Complete requisitions for patient diagnostic studies as requested by nursing staff;
Perform other duties such as maintain patient records, stamp forms, post reports;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED and completion of a course in cardiac dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation, or one year experience in monitor surveillance in a coronary care/telemetry unit.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
01/19/1987: New Class
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion
01/01/2020: Add SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job profiles