MONITOR TECH, FMFH - TELEMETRY MONITORING

Froedtert•Menomonee Falls, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Tech observes and records patients’ heart rhythms and responds to rhythm-related needs. The role answers patient call lights through an intercom system and pages messages to the caregiver. The Monitor Tech may also function as a Nursing Assistant under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, providing age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner and assisting patients with activities of daily living. The position performs other activities and duties as assigned. The position reports to the Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and to the RNs on duty during each assigned shift. This is an on-site position at Froedtert Men Falls Hospital in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The schedule is third shift, 36 standard hours, with weekend and holiday work.

Requirements

Completion of a certified nursing assistant program, or at least two years of experience as a monitor technician in lieu of the program.
Successfully complete a Cardiac Rhythm certification program and orientation to the monitor room; experienced Monitor Techs may complete a paper rhythm test for competency.
Ability to read and write and to communicate verbally and in writing.
State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification, or an AHA-approved equivalent, required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe and record patients’ heart rhythms.
Respond to patients’ heart rhythms.
Answer patient call lights through an intercom system.
Page messages to the caregiver.
When functioning as a Nursing Assistant, assist patients with activities of daily living under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.
Provide age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner.
Perform other activities and duties as assigned.