Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Technician, Central Telemetry - Nights

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

10d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Monitors patients’ cardiac rhythms to identify changes or abnormalities and promptly communicates concerns to the appropriate nursing staff. Maintains accurate documentation, processes orders, evaluates ongoing telemetry needs, and provides additional unit support by answering calls and relaying information to patients and staff.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Completion of Unit Clerk course or equivalent on the job training
Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms preferred
Successful completion of the Mercy Health System telemetry course.
Basic computer skills are beneficial.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms

Responsibilities

Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
Observes screens of cardiac monitors and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
Informs RN caring for the patient in an urgent manner of variances in pattern. Provides shift report to staff caring for the patient as requested.
Completes appropriate documentation as required by standards.
Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout and posts information on patient records.
Triages ongoing appropriateness of tele services, discussing with supervisor.
Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner.
Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff.