Overview The Cardiovascular Cardiographic Interpreter is responsible for monitoring patient's cardiac rhythms accurately and identifying and initiating appropriate actions should ECG pattern change on a monitor screen. Responsibilities • Responsible for the interpreting cardiovascular cardiac rhythm. • Identifies patient cardiac rhythm as observed on a monitoring device. • Initiates appropriate action should ECG pattern change. • Run permanent rhythm strip when appropriate. • Informs nurse in charge of pattern changes appropriate. • Informs nurse in charge of pattern changes when appropriate. • Identifies rhythm strip as to patient name, rate time, and interval reading. • Ability to interpret arrhythmias that include more sophisticated features such as a sinus arrest, pacemakers, aberrancy, and blocked beats. • Ability to distinguish subtle EKG findings, concealed conduction, reciprocal conduction, trifascicular block, his bundle recording. • Identify and describe pathophysiological effect on EKG rhythm. • Performs all clerical duties as assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned • Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general and department/service safety specific job‑related hazards. • Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens. • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. • Promotes effective working relations both inter- and intradepartmentally to promote system-wide continuity of care. Qualifications Education • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. • Successful completion of the 40-hour ARH course in Basic Dysrhythmia Recognition and successful completion of the required examination. Experience • One (1) month to three (3) months of on-the-job training required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. • Formal training in a certified or licensed program with a minimum of twelve (12) months of training; OR • Five (5) years of experience in advanced monitoring. Licenses & Certifications • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities • Must be proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, and other basic computer applications. • Must be detail-oriented and thorough due to the complexity of monitoring responsibilities. • Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of contacts at all levels of the organization and with external organizations. • Maintains strict confidentiality regarding protected health information and provider information. • Must demonstrate commitment to the Code of Ethics of applicable governing boards. • Required to comply with OSHA regulations for N95 respirator training and fit testing. • Knowledge of basic cardiac rhythm interpretation and cardiac monitoring practices. • Ability to recognize abnormal cardiac rhythms and communicate findings appropriately. • Ability to maintain accurate records and monitoring documentation. • Strong observational, organizational, and critical thinking skills.