Cardiac Monitor Technician

Summary

The Telemetry Monitor Technician (TMT) will monitor, recognize and report cardiac arrhythmias to the RN caring for the patient. The TMT will also observe a group of patients remotely using continuous tele-visual monitoring to assure patient safety. In addition, the TMT will perform other various duties related to patient monitoring and equipment maintenance in the central station and on the patient care units.

Schedule

• Full time, Night Shift
• Schedule: 11p-7:30a / 7p-7a

Responsibilities

• Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms for a group of patients assigned to the Central Monitoring Area.
• Monitors a group of patients using continuous tele-visual monitoring to assure patient safety including patients at risk for falls, elopement, or other safety issues as identified by the nurse.
• Documents cardiac rhythms on the Cardiac Monitor Flow Sheet and patient behaviors/interventions on the Patient Monitoring Log.
• Delivers rhythm strips and other patient care documentation to the patient care units as needed.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to prioritize/allocate use of monitoring resources such as telemetry and continuous visual monitoring cameras.
• Delivers telemetry and/or other monitoring equipment to floor, then nursing staff performs monitor hook up, patient preparation and teaching related to cardiac monitor.
• Disconnects, cleans and returns monitors and video cameras to the Central Monitoring Area upon completion of use.
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians, employees, and visitors.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice.
• Additional duties as assigned by the hiring manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and write English at a high school level.
• Ability to perform some arithmetic calculations to calculate cardiac intervals.
• Previous experience reading monitors or EKGs required.
• Must successfully complete a basic arrhythmia class and receive a passing score within first 30 days of employment.
• Must complete an arrhythmia competency test and receive a passing score during the annual CMT Blitz education.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with various health care team members.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work under stressful situations, remain calm, work at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy in work.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time, watching computer screens and also be able to walk long distances.
• Adequate visual acuity to observe cardiac monitors for long periods of time and to analyze monitor strips.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM) with flexibility to choose from two tiers (Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers provide the lowest out of pocket costs; Tier 2 select BCBSM providers).
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace

About Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 560-bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Mercy Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. Trinity Health Ann Arbor has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.