Monitor Tech - Cardio-Pulmonary Med​/Surg

Overview

The Monitor Technician's functions include observation, identification, documentation and communication of various cardiac rhythms. The Monitor Technician reports these changes to the patient's assigned nurse and responds to physician inquiries.

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), and Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) within 18 months - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Education: none required
• Work Experience: none required

• Continuously observe, evaluate, and recall cardiac rhythms of telemetry patients.
• Assessment of cardiac rhythm
• Accurately interpret cardiac rhythms
• Measure EKG intervals to make accurate cardiac rhythm assessment
• Recognize dysrhythmias or changes in EKG complex promptly
• Monitor Q waves, ST segment and QT intervals and note changes
• Respond to all monitoring outcomes
• Investigate the cause of any interruption in reception of the heart rhythm
• Documentation
  • Accurately document EKG rhythm strip at the beginning of each shift
  • Document all changes in rhythms or EKG complex
• Reporting
  • Give concise, complete end of shift report
  • Give concise, complete EKG rhythm report to the RN caring for the patient on telemetry
  • Report all changes in rhythm and EKG complex to the RN caring for the patient on telemetry
  • Interact with physicians when inquiries are made
  • Report any interruption in reception of heart rhythm
• Know process for renewal of telemetry
• Ensure proper function of monitoring equipment, maintain adequate supplies, and use troubleshooting techniques to enhance optimal utilization of equipment
• Be knowledgeable about monitoring systems
• Be able to use the functions of the monitoring system and individualize settings to each patient's needs
• Be able to maneuver video camera to ensure adequate monitoring of seizure patients
• Correctly enter monitoring changes in the computer
• Troubleshooting
  • Use problem‑solving skills and past experiences to optimize use of monitoring equipment or to address equipment failure
  • Seek assistance from peers, Nurse Manager or Biomedical Engineering to address equipment concerns
  • Report equipment failures immediately
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain responsibility for controlling equipment and supplies
• Document and track equipment use
• Report equipment needs to Unit Leader
• Restock MT supplies as needed
• Maintain current knowledge of cardiac monitoring and participate in continuing education
• Knowledge and education
  • Successfully complete certification EKG test and ongoing recertifications
  • Attend required in‑services
  • Participate in unit meetings and in‑services
  • Share information with peers
• Integration of individual efforts within unity and perform supportive activities to optimize efficient patient care

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering‑based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

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The compensation range for this position is $18.89 per hour – $30.6 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.