TELEMETRY MONITOR TECHNICIAN

Job Overview Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Telemetry Monitor Technician performs duties directly on a nursing unit and is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythm and rhythm components. Education Position requires a high school diploma or GED. Telemetry experience preferred. Registration/Certification/Licensure Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course during orientation. Experience Position requires 0-6 months related experience. Other Requirements Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements. Responsibilities Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm and prior variances. Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis. Assembles and maintains patient telemetry record from admission and discharge. Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance with established protocols. Documents patient periods off telemetry for showers, tests, and procedures. Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes. #J-18808-Ljbffr