Monitor Tech Telemetry PRN

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JOB SUMMARY
Provides technical support for the acquisition and interpretation of cardiac tracings needed to diagnose or rule-out cardiac disease in an inpatient population using hardwired or wireless cardiac monitoring equipment. May also provide oversight of pulse oximetry monitoring.

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Job Title: Cardiac Monitor Technician

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated Cardiac Monitor Technician to join our healthcare team. The primary responsibility of this role is the continuous observation of cardiac rhythms in patients requiring telemetry monitoring. The technician will promptly report any dysrhythmias to the appropriate medical personnel.

Shift:  Varied 60% Nights 6:45 pm - 7:15 am. 40% Days 6:45 am - 7:15 pm. Weekends and holidays rotated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms.

• Report any abnormalities or dysrhythmias to the appropriate healthcare provider.

• Maintain accurate records of patient data and observations.

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in cardiac telemetry monitoring.

• Successful completion of an electrocardiogram (EKG) course.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• High level of professionalism and reliability.

• Proficient computer skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assures that patients who require oversight of cardiac monitoring are accurately admitted to the monitoring software system.
• Acquires, measures, and provides initial interpretation of electrocardiogram waveforms per protocol and upon request from providers and/or nurses. Imports waveforms into the patient's electronic medical record.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal and/or significant changes in cardiac rhythms and pulse oximetry readings to the unit staff in the appropriate time frame per protocol.
• Notifies unit staff of leads off and low batteries.
• Serves as a resource to unit staff for lead placement, equipment management and troubleshooting of telemetry and cardiac monitoring equipment.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Medical Devices (Fundamental Awareness): Has training, direct exposure, limited experience, or past experience installing and repairing simple and well-defined problems with the equipment. Able to read simple schematics and other instructions for installing and repairing equipment.
• Cardiac Monitoring (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to effectively monitor cardiac rhythms in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Data Interpretation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate data interpretation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Medical Terminology & Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate medical terminology and documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.