Monitor Technician - Telemetry - Day/Night

Responsibilities

• Interprets patients EKG pattern.
• Adjusts to rhythm alarms made in collaboration with bedside nurse.
• Works closely with bedside nurse as medication adjustments are being implemented.
• Communicates 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.
• Completes rhythm competencies as required and by due date.
• Prints and interprets rhythm strips every eight hours and places them in telemetry log book.
• Identifies PR, QRS, and QT intervals.
• Prints and interprets rhythm strips, legibly documents rhythm changes or new occurrences, and notifies nursing personnel.
• Ensures alarms are on and properly set at all times.
• Responds appropriately to emergent rhythms.
• Verifies correct patient information is entered into central monitor system to assure accuracy for recording rhythms.
• Maintains equipment operation and reports any malfunction to bio-med department immediately.
• Completes assignments before end of shift, communicates outstanding issues to the next shift for follow-up.
• Able to communicate with the clinicians as requested.
• Provides thorough reports of patient rhythm activity to the bedside nurse and/or resource nurse during intershift handoff.
• Provides verbal report to oncoming monitor tech.
• Maintains a safe environment in department for all parties.
• Demonstrates good hand washing techniques.
• Wears ID badge at chest level at all times.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
• Experience in reading cardiac rhythms preferred.
• No certifications/licenses required.