Monitor Tech - Telemetry Monitoring - PRN
About The Position
The Monitor Tech processes and interprets cardiac rhythm data for patients in telemetry and Critical Care departments and applies and discontinues telemetry monitors as needed. The position’s nursing-care context is guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and shared governance, which align with Stormont-Vail HealthCare’s mission, vision, and values. The role continuously monitors, edits, and processes cardiac monitor strips according to department standards; promptly communicates pertinent patient information and reports rhythm changes and lethal arrhythmias with urgency. The Monitor Tech uses cardiac monitoring equipment and computer software, reports equipment problems to management and BioMed staff, maintains patient confidentiality, and follows organizational and department policies. The position also supports the development of monitor techs and students and promotes respectful, ethical, and inclusive professional relationships. This is a PRN position with variable shifts and zero stated hours per week. It is on-site and not patient-facing.
Requirements
- One year of healthcare experience.
- Successfully complete the Basic Dysrhythmia course and orientation.
- Good communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Create a friendly atmosphere and provide courteous service while prioritizing customer needs.
- Continuously monitor cardiac strips, edit them, and process cardiac monitor strips according to department standards.
- Communicate pertinent data and information about the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
- Immediately and urgently report rhythm changes and lethal arrhythmias.
- Understand cardiac monitoring equipment and report problems to management and BioMed staff.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Use computer software as necessary.
- Follow Stormont-Vail HealthCare and department policies and procedures.
- Mentor monitor techs to support successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional well-being.
- Support students in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages exchanging ideas, supports professional relationships, and integrates ethics into practice.
- Apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs.
- Comply with all Stormont Vail policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements, and perform other duties as assigned.
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