The Cardiac Technician monitors cardiac rhythms, performs 12-lead EKGs, and supports telemetry monitoring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Additionally, they provide general patient care assistance, including obtaining vital signs and assisting with patient mobility and hygiene.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or GED is required, while a CNA license and previous healthcare experience are preferred. Candidates must obtain BLS certification and complete a Basic EKG class with a minimum score of 80% during orientation.
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Job description
CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital Title Cardiac Technician - FT, PT & PRN Opportunities, Bronson Methodist Hospital, **Sign-On Bonus for FT & PT Night Shift Looking to build a strong foundation in cardiac care while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives? Join Bronson as a Cardiac Technician (CT) and play a key role in supporting specialized cardiac care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. In this role, you’ll work closely with nurses and physicians to monitor cardiac rhythms, perform and analyze 12-lead EKGs, support telemetry monitoring, and assist with essential patient care activities. You’ll gain hands-on experience with advanced cardiac monitoring while contributing directly to patient safety, comfort, and outcomes in a collaborative care environment. This position is ideal for individuals with a CNA background, prior healthcare experience, or students who have completed clinical rotations and are eager to grow their clinical skill set. You’ll receive specialized training in rhythm recognition and EKG interpretation, participate in direct patient care such as obtaining vital signs and assisting with mobility, and have the opportunity to flex into a Monitor Tech role. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, motivated to learn, and passionate about delivering high-quality cardiac care. Employment Options: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities available. Orientation Requirement: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN hires must be able to commit to full-time hours (three 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.) during the first 6–8 weeks of orientation. Benefits and Incentives: Sign-On Bonus available for Full-time and Part-time Night shift positions Day-one medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and short-term disability 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities Employee wellness programs and mental health resources Career advancement pathways and professional development support Employee discounts on a variety of services and products Under the supervision of a Registered Staff Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Cardiac Technician (CT) provides technical patient care to an adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Previous experience and CNA License preferred Obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period. Maintain BLS certification. Certifies in Basic EKG with 80% score or greater so may flex in Monitor Tech role as required by unit population . A PCA/tech may be asked to assist in a patient safety assistant role while maintaining PCA/tech duties for that assigned patient. Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics. Completion of education department rhythm recognition class within 1 year of assignment to monitor technician role. Effective June 12, 2016 employees hired into this position must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician/Assistnat with comparable experience in a healthcare setting, or have completed at least one med/surg hospital nurse rotation Completion of a Basic 6 week EKG class with a minimum score of 80% or better on final exam, allowing for potential flex in Monitor Tech role a minimum of three shifts per scheduling period (per needs of unit). Required within 1 year of hire. Completion of 48 hours training at monitor station with preceptor Optional completion of Advanced arrhythmia, pacer, 12 lead EKG, and Pediatric EKG classes Completion of the organization, unit and job specific competencies within a reasonable orientation period BLS certification required by the end of the core orientation period, and maintaining while employed
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Holidays
Medical Insurance
Employee Discounts
Short-term Disability
Tuition Assistance
Prescription Coverage
Continuing Education Opportunities
Mental Health Resources
Employee Wellness Programs
Professional Development Support
Career Advancement Pathways
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Sign-On Bonus for Night Shift
Basic medical terminology preferred
Able to read and interpret data from equipment and computers
Ability to gather data and set appropriate plan of action, in coordination with RN, and within the scope of the PCA role
Ability to rotate to other areas within cluster group
Able to communicate effectively both orally and through writing with patients, visitors and all members of the healthcare team.
Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities. Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
Monitors rhythms, sets alarm parameters as directed by nurse or physician, performs arrhythmia analysis.
Documents cardiac rhythm strips, rhythm changes and communicates with nurses (e.g. parameter changes).
Communicates with nursing units regarding changes in patient telemetry status.
Initiates, discontinues, and completes troubleshooting of telemetry on patients.
Performs 12-lead EKGs as directed
Monitors battery life on equipment and informs unit staff if batteries need changing (unit routines are every 24 hours
Communicates changes in pulse ox regularly to Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist General Patient Care Assistant duties:
Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate to persons entering the unit.
Communicates with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning
Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients' needs.
Bathes, dresses, and undresses patients.
Properly prepares patients for Open Heart i.e. Betadine bath, shave prep etc
Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help.
Reviews clinical pathways at beginning of shift and PRN for every assigned patient
Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests and discharge and/or assists patients walk
Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers telephone.
Takes and records demographic information, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, and calorie counts, as directed.
Monitors patient status and documents specific vital sign information post sheath removal
Utilizes computer systems to acquire needed supplies and to enter patient data, as defined by role.
Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines.
Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times
Accurately documents all care given
Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends regular staff meetings. Shift Variable Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Cost Center Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson! Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
