Telemetry Monitor Technician

Summary

This position assumes daily tasks of observing, operating, and maintaining cardiac monitors. Identifies cardiac arrhythmias and seeks appropriate intervention. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• (30%) Assumes daily tasks of observing, operating, and maintaining the cardiac monitors, both individual telemetry units on patients, and the main telemetry monitors located at the nurse’s station.
• (30%) Must diligently observe cardiac monitors, interpret heart rate and rhythm with accuracy, obtain baseline strips, recognize and report arrhythmias, record additional strips throughout shift as needed.
• (25%) Identifies any changes in a cardiac pattern and any life‑threatening dysrhythmias and notifies the appropriate RN within an appropriate time frame.
• (15%) Maintain the telemetry equipment. This includes replacing batteries, wires, and/or electrode pads, and cleaning equipment.

• Supports the mission, goals, policies and standards of nursing. Hospital and unit policies and work rules are recognized, supported and implemented.
• Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures.
• Emergency care/safety:
  Performs according to procedure in all hospital emergency situations. Provides and ensures safe and secure environment for the patient.
• Provides excellent customer service:
  Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times.
• Obtains rhythm strips as directed by nurse or physician in conjunction with change of patient condition, administration of medication, etc.
• Has access to the medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• BLS:
  Basic Life Support
• DIMC:
  Dysrhythmia Interpretation Master

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Knowledge of reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills. Documented successful completion of dysrhythmia course or equivalent (such as a bachelor's degree in cardiac rehab) in addition to successful pre-employment testing preferred.
• Experience, Training and
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of medical terminology; interpersonal skills needed to communicate with individuals and groups; ability to use Microsoft Windows.
• Physical/Mental Requirements: Exposure to stressful situations; able to wear personal protective equipment; able to move freely; able to sit/stand/walk for long periods; may require frequent postural changes; exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious material; ability to handle multiple tasks; overall dexterity; physical demand level sedentary with occasional light lifting of 0–10 lbs.