Monitor Technician Telemetry

Monitor Technician - Telemetry/Observation Unit (Tele/Obs)

• 30-bed unit specializing in cardiac medical and surgical patients
• Individualized comprehensive orientation program.
• Basic Rhythm course ACLS certification and NIHSS course provided.
• Mentorship program after orientation
• Full time (72 hours biweekly)
• Shift: 7am-7pm and 7pm 7am (12-hour day/night rotation)
• Every third weekend
• Eligible for weekend differential

Position Function: The Monitor Technician monitors patients EKG waveforms rhythms and vital signs in a centralized monitoring station. The Monitor Technician provides the nurses and physicians with precise analysis of cardiac rhythms through oral communication and written documentation. The Monitor Technician detects abnormal pattern variances and notifies the primary RN immediately.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Job Specifics

patients EKG pattern.
to rhythm alarms made in collaboration with bedside nurse.
closely with bedside nurse as medication adjustments are being implemented.
in a timely manner any aberrancies or arrhythmias to the primary RN and/or Resource Nurse recognizing the significance of the interpretation and need for appropriate intervention.
rhythm competencies as required and by due date.
and interpret rhythm strips every eight hours and place in telemetry log book. Identifying PR QRS and QT intervals.
and interpret rhythm strips legibly documents rhythm change or new occurrence and notify nursing personnel.
alarms are on and properly set at all times.
appropriately to emergent rhythms.
correct patient information is entered into central monitor system to assure accuracy for recording rhythms
equipment operation and reports any malfunction to bio med department immediately
assignments before end of shift communicates outstanding issues to the next shift for follow up.
to communicate with the clinicians as requested.
thorough reports of patient rhythm activity to the bedside nurse and/or resource nurse during intershift handoff.
verbal report to oncoming monitor tech.
a safe environment in department for all parties
good hand washing techniques
ID badge at chest level at all times
other duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Standards

Education: High school graduate. Completion of a medical assistant EMT or related program with course work in medical terminology anatomy or cardiac rhythms and/or the equivalent in experience preferred. Successful completion of EKG class with minimum score of 80% required.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Experience in reading cardiac rhythms preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: None required.