Lead Cardiac Monitor Specialist - 36 Hours/Week - ...

Why Work For Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patients needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary Location: Methodist Hospital Address: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE Work Schedule: 6:45pm to 7:15am, 3 shifts per week Functions as a clinical and technical resource for Centralized Telemetry staff on duty. Serves as first point of contact for issues requiring escalation during their shift. Supports the development, maintenance, and coordination of programs, policies, education, compliance, and performance improvement related to Centralized Telemetry. Reports to the Telemetry Unit Manager. Responsibilities Essential Functions Serve as Cardiac Monitor Specialist Collaborates with nursing staff and providers in providing cardiac care via remote monitoring Continuously monitor patient heart rhythms and vital signs from the Centralized Telemetry Unit (CTU) Responds to all telemetry alarms Recognizes pertinent cardiac arrhythmias, documents action taken Records appropriate measurements and rhythm interpretation on telemetry strips Uploads telemetry rhythm strips into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Reports/escalates significant events. Recognizes potential issues (low batteries, lead off), reports to appropriate staff, and documents resolution in EMR. Collaborates with nursing staff to minimize excessive alarms, and documents parameter changes in EMR. Report telemetry process or CTU trends to CTU Manager. Comply with all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines and participate in corporate/departmental safety and quality activities. Assist Centralized Telemetry leadership with employee relations/development. Participate in orientation, counseling and evaluation. Monitor employee clinical education and competency. Assist in disciplinary action; observe, document, report Provide direct and immediate employee feedback Coach employees on best practices Provide operational support and oversight for Centralized Telemetry Unit. Clinical and technical telemetry subject matter expert for staff on-duty. Initial point of contact for troubleshooting equipment, network issues, clinical issues, and downtime Ensure patient care assignments are based on patient needs and staff competency, and telemetry census Assume primary responsibility for staffing issues; escalate to CTU Manager, as indicated Coordinate meal breaks to maximize efficiency and telemetry coverage Mediate intra- and inter-departmental disputes; escalate as necessary Participate in departmental goal planning: development, implementation, evaluation, reporting, revision Delegate tasks, as needed Comply with all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines and participate in corporate/departmental safety and quality activities. Assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of policy and procedures in accordance with current internal and external standards. Schedule 6:45pm to 7:15am, 3 shifts per week Job Requirements Education Associate of Science degree in health care or management related field preferred. Experience Minimum of 18 months current cardiac telemetry experience required. Advanced arrhythmia recognition and basic 12 lead EKG interpretations required. Leadership and/or training experience preferred. License/Certifications Certification and registry in electrocardiography - Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required or must achieve within 12 months of hire. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent tasks. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Flexibility and dedication to team environment. Experience with Microsoft Office. Preferred knowledge of telemetry software and electronic medical record systems. Physical Requirements Weight Demands Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Balancing Carrying Climbing Crawling Crouching Kneeling Lifting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Pulling/Pushing Stooping/bending Standing Twisting Walking Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Distinguish colors Fingering/Touching Grasping Hearing Keyboarding/typing Reaching Repetitive Motions Seeing/Visual Sitting Speaking/talking Job Hazards Not Related: Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Rare (1-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Occasionally (34%-66%): Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Equipment/Machinery/Tools Electrical Shock/Static Explosives (pressurized gas) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) About Methodist Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always

Created: 2026-03-07