Monitor Technician

Overview

The Telemetry Monitor Technician is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication and documentation of cardiac rhythms, rhythm components and telemetry indicators for multiple patients. The individual will view multiple patients’ electrocardiographic displays to monitor noninvasive cardiac activity of patients and notify appropriate healthcare personnel on variances in the electrocardiographic pattern. These monitoring requirements will apply to Appalachian Regional Healthcare patients at a remote location across the system. The Telemetry Monitor Technician is responsible for collaboration with clinical staff in order to establish appropriate communication with each site. The Telemetry Monitor Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting routine technical concerns with equipment and notifying biomedical equipment individuals for non-basic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Monitors multiple patients’ cardiac activity on an electrocardiographic display to communicate changes in pattern to appropriate healthcare personnel and appropriately respond to alarms for safe patient care.

• Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm and prior variances to accurately reflect the patient’s rhythms in the medical record for healthcare personnel’s use in determining patient care.

• Maintains and updates records on each patient to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s cardiac activity and ensure appropriate care can be provided based on the results.

• Troubleshoots and identifies routine technical concerns with monitoring systems to complete appropriate repairs or contact appropriate biomedical equipment individuals, ensuring resolution of the concern.

• Utilizes telephone and overhead page technology to communicate with the patient care team across ARH facilities.

• Maintains regular attendance in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.

• Reviews and meets ongoing education and competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform role-specific functions within scope of practice.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Successful completion of an Electrocardiogram (ECG) Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation course within three (3) months of hire OR a score of 85% or greater on the Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Challenge Exam upon hire required.

• Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course preferred.

Experience

• One (1) year experience as a Telemetry Monitor Technician preferred.

• One (1) year experience with direct patient care preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Certification in telemetry monitoring or a related field.

• Experience in a clinical setting.

• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring equipment.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Detail-oriented with strong observational skills.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms accurately.

• Team player with a collaborative attitude.

• Ability to remain alert and focused during long shifts.

• Proficient computer skills for maintaining patient records.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to handle high-stress situations effectively.

• Commitment to continuing education and skill development.

• Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.