Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician

Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician

Fairview is looking for a Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is 48 hours every two weeks on the Day shift, for 8 hour shifts, with an every other weekend rotation.

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.

About this Unit:

Are you seeking an opportunity to gain experience analyzing cardiac rhythms? Then the Telemetry Monitor Technician position would be a phenomenal fit for you! This highly skilled team works directly with providers to monitor patients throughout the building. This vital role requires a high attention to detail and offers professional growth opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

Our Telemetry Monitor Technicians observe and monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in regularity, configuration and rate of rhythm and report findings to nurse. They then accurately document and communicate monitored recordings.

Performs continuous, accurate observations and interpretations of rhythms while promoting safe monitoring.

• Identifies and enters the patient information. Measures and reports intervals of the cardiac rhythm and other parameters at designated intervals. Reports significant changes in monitor patterns and follows the scope of practice expectations.
• Accurately recognizes and reports life threatening arrhythmias (i.e. Asystole, Vfib, Vtach) following department protocols.
• Collaborate with RN to ensure appropriate alarms are set based on physician order or individual need.
• Assure constant coverage of patient monitoring station.
• Maintains a high focus on patient safety by troubleshooting equipment problems
• Notifies appropriate person of needed battery replacement or electrode replacement in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates yearly proficiency in skills necessary to ensure adequate knowledge of ECG interpretation and maintenance of monitoring equipment.

Demonstrates appropriate documentation and communication.

Demonstrates proper maintenance and inventory of all equipment.

Assumes an active role in mentoring team members.

• Uses knowledge and experience to facilitate the professional growth of existing colleagues and new team members.

Performs other tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Basic ECG training, reading and interpretation at time of hire or within 30 days

Additional Requirements (must be obtained or completed within a period of time):

Successful completion of:

• Basic ECG Interpretation class within 30 days of hire
• Annual ECG test