MRI Telemetry Monitoring Tech Butterworth

About the role

This is a technology based role that will be the first of its kind in the nation, to monitor telemetry for our MRI patients. This position is specific to a Remote Telemetry monitoring unit, based at Butterworth Hospital that provides cardiac monitoring for patients undergoing MRI scanning within Corewell Health Hospitals in West Michigan. This will involve training with an Educator within a classroom setting, as well as orienting with a preceptor in our Central Monitoring Center at Blodgett Hospital, for the first 5-6 weeks. The MRI Telemetry area will operate from 5am - 11:30pm on Weekdays, and 7am-7:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. There will be 1-2 Monitor Techs working at a time throughout operational hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring ECG rhythms and pressure waveforms, and frequent communication with bedside care providers.
• Using Workstations within Butterworth MRI area to remotely monitor patients from down the hall, using remote monitoring technology.
• Monitors and interprets heart rhythm or other patient data to detect variances from baseline.
• Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
• Observes screen of cardiac monitor and informs Registered Nurse (RN) of variances to initiate examination of patient.
• Documents and posts information on patient records if applicable.
• Provides continuous observation and surveillance of multiple adult or pediatric patients via video monitoring technology.
• Requires patient interaction and redirection via remote video monitoring technology.
• Observes screen of video monitor and informs clinical bedside staff members of situations needing intervention.
• Answers call for inquiries concerning patients from medical staff and the patient care team.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of relevant experience in telemetry or bedside care