Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician

Fairview Health Services•Edina, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. This position involves 56 hours every two weeks on the Night shift, with 8-hour shifts and an every other weekend rotation. M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital provides care to residents and workers in the southwest Twin Cities metro area, offering over 40 specialty services. The Telemetry Monitor Technician role is an opportunity to gain experience analyzing cardiac rhythms, working directly with providers to monitor patients throughout the building. It is a vital role requiring high attention to detail and offering professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

Basic ECG training, reading and interpretation at time of hire or within 30 days
Successful completion of: Basic ECG Interpretation class within 30 days of hire
Annual ECG test

Responsibilities

Performs continuous, accurate observations and interpretations of rhythms while promoting safe monitoring.
Identifies and enters the patient information. Measures and reports intervals of the cardiac rhythm and other parameters at designated intervals. Reports significant changes in monitor patterns and follows the scope of practice expectations.
Accurately recognizes and reports life threatening arrhythmias (i.e. Asystole, Vfib, Vtach) following department protocols.
Collaborate with RN to ensure appropriate alarms are set based on physician order or individual need.
Assure constant coverage of patient monitoring station.
Maintains a high focus on patient safety by troubleshooting equipment problems
Notifies appropriate person of needed battery replacement or electrode replacement in a timely manner.
Demonstrates yearly proficiency in skills necessary to ensure adequate knowledge of ECG interpretation and maintenance of monitoring equipment.
Demonstrates appropriate documentation and communication.
Demonstrates proper maintenance and inventory of all equipment.
Assumes an active role in mentoring team members.
Uses knowledge and experience to facilitate the professional growth of existing colleagues and new team members.
Performs other tasks as needed.