Telemetry Monitor Technician

Job Overview

Observe and monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in regularity, configuration and rate of rhythm and report findings to nurse. Appropriately documents and communicates monitored recordings.

Schedule: This position will be working 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the Night shift. This position will also work an every third weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Performs continuous, accurate observations and interpretations of rhythms while promoting safe monitoring.
• Identifies and enters the patient information. Measures and reports intervals of the cardiac rhythm and other parameters at designated intervals. Reports significant changes in monitor patterns and follows the scope of practice expectations.
• Accurately recognizes and reports life threatening arrhythmias (i.e. Asystole, Vfib, Vtach) following department protocols.
• Collaborate with RN to ensure appropriate alarms are set based on physician order or individual need.
• Assure constant coverage of patient monitoring station.
• Maintains a high focus on patient safety by troubleshooting equipment problems
• Notifies appropriate person of needed battery replacement or electrode replacement in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates yearly competency in skills necessary to ensure adequate knowledge of ECG interpretation and maintenance of monitoring equipment.
• Demonstrates appropriate documentation and communication.
• Provides rhythm strips printouts as designated. Accurately documents patient rhythms following protocols.
• Communicates reportable findings consistently and in a timely manner to nursing.
• Uses the chain of command to ensure patient information is communicated effectively
• Delivers handoff covering pertinent observations at end of shift or at the time of hand off.
• Assist in answering phone calls for the unit.
• Takes direction from charge nurse.
• Demonstrates proper maintenance and inventory of all equipment.
• Inventories and maintains supplies needed related to equipment. Ensures equipment needing repairs is submitted to the Biomedical department. Tracks equipment. Keeps equipment clean and ready for daily use.
• Assumes an active role in mentoring team members.
• Uses knowledge and experience to facilitate the professional growth of existing colleagues and new team members.
• Performs EKGs
• Performs cardiac device checks (i.e. interrogations)

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Basic ECG training, reading and interpretation at time of hire or within 30 days
• Basic ECG Interpretation class within 30 days of hire and the annual ECG test
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of formal Medical Assistant, EMT, Nursing Assistant or other formal health science education program
• 1 year related health care experience
• Formal ECG training
• ECG Certification

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status