Cardiac Monitor Technician

Job Title: Telemetry Monitor Technician

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night Shift

Description: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital Ypsilanti, MI Full Time Benefits Upon Hire Night Shift Schedule: 11p-7:30a / 7p-7a

Exceptional opportunity for a Telemetry Monitor Technician to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek Remarkable individuals from a variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us stronger.

Summary:

The Telemetry Monitor Technician (TMT) will monitor, recognize and report cardiac arrhythmias to the RN caring for the patient. The TMT will also observe a group of patients remotely using continuous tele-visual monitoring to assure patient safety. In addition, the TMT will perform other various duties related to patient monitoring and equipment maintenance in the central station and on the patient care units.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms for a group of patients assigned to the Central Monitoring Area.
• Monitors a group of patients using continuous tele-visual monitoring to assure patient safety including patients at risk for falls, elopement, or other safety issues as identified by the nurse.
• Documents cardiac rhythms on the Cardiac Monitor Flow Sheet and patient behaviors/interventions on the Patient Monitoring Log.
• Delivers rhythm strips and other patient care documentation to the patient care units as needed.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to prioritize/allocate use of monitoring resources such as telemetry and continuous visual monitoring cameras.
• Delivers telemetry and/or other monitoring equipment to floor, then nursing staff performs monitor hook up, patient preparation and teaching related to cardiac monitor.
• Disconnects, cleans and returns monitors and video cameras to the Central Monitoring Area upon completion of use.
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice.
• Additional duties as assigned by the hiring manager/supervisor.

Education and Experience:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Must be able to read and write English at a high school level.
• Ability to perform some arithmetic calculations to calculate cardiac intervals.
• Previous experience reading monitors or EKGs required.
• Must successfully complete a basic arrhythmia class and receive a passing score within first 30 days of employment.
• Must complete an arrhythmia competency test and receive a passing score during the annual CMT Blitz education.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with various health care team members.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work under stressful situations, remain calm, work at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy in work.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time, watching computer screens and also be able to walk long distances.
• Adequate visual acuity to observe cardiac monitors for long periods of time and to analyze monitor strips.

Benefits Available to You as a Colleague of Trinity Health Ann Arbor:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Trinity Health offers comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM). Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.