Cardiology Tech

St. Luke's Hospital - MO•Chesterfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time. St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades. Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs the function of Cardiac Monitor Observer. This includes: observing a designated group of patients on cardiac monitors during a designated time frame, identifying and interpreting cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias, documenting this activity and communicating these observations to the Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse and/or Physician responsible for the care of the patient. Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of a basic EKG course at St. Luke’s Hosptial, or equivalent, in writing, of having passed a recent dysrhythmia interpretation course at another institution

Responsibilities

observing a designated group of patients on cardiac monitors during a designated time frame
identifying and interpreting cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias
documenting this activity and communicating these observations to the Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse and/or Physician responsible for the care of the patient
Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team