Cardiac Monitor Technician - Full Time Night

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Monitor Technician provides ongoing surveillance and advanced ECG interpretation for critical care and telemetry patients of all ages except neonates. The role observes cardiac monitors; identifies, calculates, interprets, documents, and communicates cardiac rhythm information to nursing staff and clinicians; and recognizes, documents, and responds to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes. When necessary and in accordance with policy, the technician initiates an emergency response by calling the emergency phone line or activating a code blue or rapid response. The position also provides cardiac and pulse oximetry surveillance through telemetry. The technician obtains and documents ECG and telemetry information, monitors and troubleshoots equipment, responds promptly to changes in patient condition, and coordinates with nurses and other healthcare team members. The role also supports accurate patient-care documentation, handoffs, unit readiness, customer service, and performance improvement activities. The position is full-time, with a 12-hour evening-to-morning work shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to perform the basic skills and procedures designated for Monitor Technicians.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and work assignments.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of an EKG Technician course or certification.
One year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in mock codes and emergency preparedness drills or events, complete EHR training, and pass the yearly rhythm strip/monitor technician test.
Recognize dysrhythmias and conduction abnormalities, assess their potential risk, document findings, and promptly notify the shift primary nurse.
Obtain baseline ECG tracings when patients are admitted or telemetry is initiated; monitor lead II and V1 or other leads as directed by the shift primary nurse.
Troubleshoot ECG monitoring problems and monitor heart rate, rhythm, and electrical conduction for abnormalities.
Admit patients to monitoring, initiate telemetry and pulse oximetry, retrieve data, activate standby mode, and discharge patients per order.
Assist providers and the shift primary nurse in obtaining monitored documentation of urgent events, and follow provider orders as directed by the shift primary nurse.
Precept monitor technicians as needed and report changes in patient condition accurately and promptly.
Prioritize actual or potential urgent patient problems and collaborate with the shift primary nurse to adjust alarms to patient needs.
Maintain patient clinical information in the telemetry system and ensure patient data is electronically transferred into the EHR.
Document ST segment measurements, lead-placement changes, telemetry initiation and discontinuation, and the time and content of notifications about dysrhythmias, conduction disturbances, and monitoring strip entries.
Notify nursing staff of transmission issues and use the EHR appropriately, including complete, concurrent documentation and approved abbreviations.
Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members, provide organized and accurate reports, anticipate needs, and use handoff tools for shift changes and breaks.
Help maintain customer satisfaction by controlling unit noise, answering phones courteously and promptly, transferring calls, relaying messages, and protecting patient confidentiality during phone reports.
Help maintain adequate supplies, operable equipment, and the unit’s appearance; report and follow through on repair or supply needs.
Operate the printer, copier, and fax machine; maintain readiness by changing cartridges, replenishing paper, and reporting problems through Service Now.
Accept assignments at another station when requested by leadership, participate in assigned performance-improvement activities, provide monitoring results and recommendations, and follow practices targeted for improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.