Cardiac Monitor Tech (Telemetry Tech)

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank Campus is looking for a passionate and hardworking Nursing Monitor Technician to join our Cardiology unit! Our 38-bed unit cares for patients with heart conditions, heart and lung transplants, surgeries, chest pains, heart failures and rhythm issues. This position works a .01FTE (casual hours per 2 week pay period). This position is responsible for: Observing and monitoring a central bank of patient information related to EKGs oxygen saturation and BP's Timely communication to RN if there are any changes in these parameters You may also work as a Nursing Station Technician under the direction of a nurse to assist in: Delivery of patient care including personal hygiene and daily activities Transporting patients and equipment Setting up and maintaining patient rooms Reordering and stocking supplies

Requirements

Basic Life Support
Basic ECG training, reading and interpretation at time of hire or within 30 days -OR- NST for minimum of one year on Cardiac Telemetry PCU - OR – Nursing Student with successful completion of one year
Successful completion of Basic ECG interpretation class within 30 days of hire and annual ECG test

Nice To Haves

Completion of formal Medical Assistant, EMT, Nursing Assistant or other formal health science education program
1+ years related health care experience
Formal ECG training
ECG Certification

Responsibilities

Observing and monitoring a central bank of patient information related to EKGs oxygen saturation and BP's
Timely communication to RN if there are any changes in these parameters
Delivery of patient care including personal hygiene and daily activities
Transporting patients and equipment
Setting up and maintaining patient rooms
Reordering and stocking supplies