Monitor Technician - Telemetry - Day/Night Rotation

Monitor Technician - Telemetry/Observation Unit (Tele/Obs)

Monitor Technician monitors patients' EKG waveforms, rhythms, and vital signs in a centralized monitoring station. The Monitor Technician provides the nurses and physicians with precise analysis of cardiac rhythms through oral communication and written documentation. The Monitor Technician detects abnormal pattern variances and notifies the primary RN immediately.

Position Function: The Monitor Technician monitors patients' EKG waveforms, rhythms, and vital signs in a centralized monitoring station. The Monitor Technician provides the nurses and physicians with precise analysis of cardiac rhythms through oral communication and written documentation. The Monitor Technician detects abnormal pattern variances and notifies the primary RN immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Interprets patients EKG pattern.
• Adjustments 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.
• Print and interpret rhythm strips every eight hours and place in telemetry log book. Identifying PR, QRS and QT intervals.
• Print and interpret rhythm strips, legibly documents rhythm change or new occurrence and notify nursing personnel.
• Ensure 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:

Education: 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: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Experience in reading cardiac rhythms preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: None required.