Cardiac Monitor Tech, First Shift

Valley Health•Winchester, VA

8d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Cardiac Monitor Technician watches patients’ heart rates and reports important changes to nursing staff, often using equipment that tracks several patients simultaneously. The technician observes cardiac monitor screens and listens for alarms to identify abnormal variations in heart rhythm. The role also involves communicating with patients, families, and healthcare staff; maintaining and troubleshooting telemetry equipment; and helping others use telemetry systems and interpret rhythms.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Specialized training in telemetry equipment required within the orientation period.
Ability to work as a team player, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude when working with patients, nursing staff, and physicians.
Organizational skills and ability to multitask while tracking a large number of patients.

Nice To Haves

Experience in basic arrhythmia recognition.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Interpret cardiac rhythms of patients monitored on telemetry.
Ensure all monitored patients have their names entered into the monitor.
Continuously observe the telemetry screen when assigned and remain until relieved by another technician.
Document anti-arrhythmia medication on the screen and in the logbook.
Maintain clear rhythms by replacing electrodes, leads, and batteries.
Trend, edit, and archive recordings every four hours and post a six-second rhythm strip for each patient.
Timely document and notify nursing staff at WMC and offsite facilities of changes in monitored rhythms.
Check alarm settings at the beginning of each shift.
Explain telemetry equipment and procedures to patients and families, maintain a calm and pleasant demeanor, assist visitors and families as needed, and refer them to the appropriate person.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Communicate professionally with nursing personnel, physicians, and ancillary departments using phone, paging, and networked computer systems.
Seek staff assistance in identifying unusual rhythms and notify the responsible nurse of patient needs or changes in condition.
Interact effectively with medical personnel, nursing staff, and other departments; demonstrate professional behavior.
Assist nursing staff with remote viewing stations and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
Assist with training and orienting individuals in telemetry equipment use and rhythm interpretation.
Notify the appropriate department of equipment failures.
Troubleshoot telemetry components as needed to support optimal cardiac monitoring.