Arrhythmia Tech

Company: MercyOne Des Moines Med Ctr
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. Responsibilities MercyOne Des Moines provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance/Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft Employee Assistance Program for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance and Education Reimbursement (applicable positions) supporting career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program As our Arrhythmia Tech at MercyOne, under supervision, you will provide heart rhythm analysis of electrocardiograms recorded from external means; apply monitors and/or instruct patients on rhythm monitoring; and perform clerical functions. Using your expertise and our technology, you will work to recognize and assess urgent/emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed. Using your organizational skills, you will follow clinic procedure for the organization and management of documentation within the electronic medical record system. In order to be successful in this role, you---ll need to build trust in all your interactions through your professionalism and work ethic. You are very knowledgeable in all areas of your role but always eager to learn more. You keep impeccable records and knowledge of the current electronic medical record system. Confidentiality is of utmost importance to you. Most of all, you understand how vital your role is in the diagnosing and treating of our patients and you---re eager to help us succeed in making them better. Day-to-day overview: Acts as liaison between Heart Rhythm Center Staff and Clinical Services regarding cardiac rhythm monitoring Applies external cardiac rhythm monitoring equipment Communicates with Heart Rhythm Center---s cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) and external monitoring device industry representatives for technical and patient assistance as needed Documents symptoms, records monitor strips, & routes reports to the appropriate provider for interpretation Makes general interpretation of arrhythmias; identifies adverse arrhythmias and informs a Heart Rhythm Center nurse or provider as needed Schedules patients for follow-up and testing Qualifications High school diploma preferred or high school equivalency. Basic computer/keyboard skills required Cardiac medical terminology class within six (6) months of hire Level I Cardiac Arrhythmia within 6 months of hire. Test out or repeat with passing score every two (2) years Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) for the healthcare provider; certified or obtained by the end of the orientation period (approximately within 6 weeks of hire)

Keywords: MercyOne Des Moines Med Ctr, West Des Moines , Arrhythmia Tech, Other , West Des Moines, Iowa