Monitor Tech
About The Position
Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Duluth, MN! This position supports the technical and non-technical aspects of cardiac monitoring for adult patients (18+) on telemetry. You will recognize and interpret heart rhythms, identify changes, and communicate critical findings to the healthcare team. You will also troubleshoot and operate telemetry and monitoring equipment with a thorough understanding of its functions and capabilities. Prepare patients for monitoring procedures and ensure proper placement and function of monitoring devices. Conduct ongoing surveillance, analysis, and synthesis of patients’ cardiac rhythm patterns, including preliminary interpretation of data. Maintain a working knowledge of various cardiac monitoring and testing systems, ensuring accurate equipment calibration and operation. Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions quickly and efficiently. Assess patients for the appropriate type of monitoring or testing and provide patient education regarding procedures. Accurately record physiological data and rhythm interpretations in electronic health records and other reporting systems. Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team, promptly communicating abnormal or critical findings and activating emergency response protocols as necessary. Successfully complete a basic heart rhythms test with a passing score of 90% within the first 30 days of employment.
Requirements
- Completed course work in a medically related field such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, nursing, EMT, paramedic, respiratory care, or rhythm interpretation.
- Must pass basic heart rhythms test (90% is passing) within 30 days of employment.
- Rotating 8 Hour Shifts
- Every Other Weekend
- No Call Obligation
Responsibilities
- Support the technical and non-technical aspects of cardiac monitoring for adult patients (18+) on telemetry.
- Recognize and interpret heart rhythms, identify changes, and communicate critical findings to the healthcare team.
- Troubleshoot and operate telemetry and monitoring equipment with a thorough understanding of its functions and capabilities.
- Prepare patients for monitoring procedures and ensure proper placement and function of monitoring devices.
- Conduct ongoing surveillance, analysis, and synthesis of patients’ cardiac rhythm patterns, including preliminary interpretation of data.
- Maintain a working knowledge of various cardiac monitoring and testing systems, ensuring accurate equipment calibration and operation.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
- Assess patients for the appropriate type of monitoring or testing and provide patient education regarding procedures.
- Accurately record physiological data and rhythm interpretations in electronic health records and other reporting systems.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team, promptly communicating abnormal or critical findings and activating emergency response protocols as necessary.
- Successfully complete a basic heart rhythms test with a passing score of 90% within the first 30 days of employment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off
- Personal leave
- Fitness memberships
- Counseling services
- Wellness activities
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
