Monitor Technician - Central Telemetery Monitoring - Days

General Summary

Uses specialized software to monitor cardiac rhythms pulse oximetry and/or other vital signs as ordered. Communicates routine and unpredicted findings to the direct care providers in a timely manner as appropriate. Documents findings and notification of findings in the patients electronic health record.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Monitors assigned patients for changes to baseline cardiac rhythm oxygenation or other vital signs as ordered.
• Responds to alarms and/or changes from baseline in a timely manner and communicates changes promptly to direct care staff.
• Documents interpretation of cardiac rhythms and event-associated communications with highest quality.
• Exercises professional levels of verbal and written communications.
• Utilizes a variety of computer applications to handle data as it pertains to telemetry utilization patient management patient acuity etc..
• Efficiently supports the management of telemetry devices at specified entities as applicable.
• Collaborates with the direct care staff to ensure ordered monitoring parameters are accurately and continuously monitored with the least amount of disruption to visualization of waveforms.
• Serves as a resource to others for multiple applications and technology by maintaining knowledge base of such. (e.g. Epic Microsoft teams cardiac rhythm monitoring software technology required to support continuous monitoring etc.).
• Accurately enters tickets for equipment and/or application malfunctions.
• Serves alternate roles that aim to support team members who are actively monitoring patients (assisting with rhythm interpretation providing break coverage etc.).

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates commitment to the ongoing acquisition of knowledge as it pertains to the principles of cardiac dysrhythmias and oxygen saturation related monitoring.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable patient safety regulations and precautions; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and error proof systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication to enhance/maintain good relationships. Displays a positive attitude as demonstrated through verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Takes a proactive approach to solving problems or behaviors and in continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with System mission vision goals objectives and patient care philosophy.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician Upon Hire Preferred

Courses and Training:

• Successful completion of EKG course and associated competency exam Upon Hire Required
• Previous training in rhythm analysis and recognition training Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer skills and ability to use various software applications in a windows environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing high priorities
• Basic understanding of medical terminology

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing program
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Financial Wellness via SmartPath
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy