Telemetry Monitor Technician

Telemetry Monitor TechnicianThe Telemetry Monitor Technician will be accountable and responsible for the continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms that includes conducting arrhythmia analysis. Interpret and document cardiac rhythms as directed by established patient care algorithms and quality assurance standards. Communicate with nursing units regarding patient's rhythm status and changes. Communicate with nursing units regarding telemetry equipment needs, issues and or concerns. Perform troubleshooting of telemetry equipment on the nursing units. Participate in the PDCA process. Pulse ox and other.ResponsibilitiesParticipate and follow standards of practice in patient care consisted with national professional and regulatory guidelines.Work closely with nursing units whose patients are being monitored through the remote telemetry program.Monitor cardiac rhythms for all patients assigned to remote telemetry.Conduct arrhythmia analysis for patients assigned to remote telemetry.Conduct a systematic review of history alarms and the scanning of 24-hour data for abnormalities.Expedient communication with nursing units regarding changes in the patient's rhythm status and telemetry equipment needs, issues and or concerns.Troubleshoot any conductivity on the nursing units.Required QualificationsRequired Educational Requirement:Graduate of a Cardiovascular Technical Program or equivalentBasic Life Support CertificationHigh School Diploma or equivalentPre-interview pre-EKG test will be requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring of patients.Desired QualificationsFamiliarity with the continuous quality improvement processRemote Telemetry/cardiac monitoring experience.Why Join Michigan Medicine?Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.What Benefits can you Look Forward to?Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day2:1 Match on retirement savingsModes of WorkThis position is On-Site. Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.Work ScheduleNight Shift: 36 hours per week, three (3) 12-hour shifts per week.Union AffiliationThis position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.Background ScreeningMichigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO StatementThe University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.