Monitor Tech

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Tech is a trained member of the nursing team within the Telemetry department. Monitor Technicians provide 24/7 telemetry monitoring and observation for inpatients from all disciplines throughout the hospital. The department focuses on aiding in the identification and prevention of acute cardiac and respiratory events, providing additional monitoring as needed, and helping ensure patients receive the highest possible care. The Telemetry department strives to maintain updated evidence-based practices and equipment. Monitor Technicians are an integral part of UAMS’s multidisciplinary team approach. The position works in the Telemetry Unit and monitors patients on remote telemetry, interprets rhythm strips, notifies nursing staff of changes in patient status, and maintains equipment. The Monitor Tech must pass required competencies, work within Department of Nursing standards, and adhere to UAMS clinical program policies, procedures, and standards for patient- and family-centered care. The employee must complete provided training, including a dysrhythmia course and basic life support (BLS). The dysrhythmia course must be completed within the 90-day evaluation period, and competency as a telemetry technician must be maintained. Other duties may be assigned. This position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to follow oral instructions, basic computer skills, strong work ethics, and accountability. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and close visual acuity for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and close visual inspection. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or formal educational equivalent.
Six months of direct patient care-related experience.
Excellent communication skills and ability to follow oral instructions.
Basic computer skills, strong work ethics, and accountability.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Close visual acuity to perform tasks including data preparation and analysis, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and close visual inspection.
Complete the dysrhythmia course within the 90-day evaluation period and maintain competency as a telemetry technician.

Nice To Haves

Experience interpreting rhythms.
Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman.
Current BLS.
At least one year of direct patient care-related experience.

Responsibilities

Work in the Telemetry Unit.
Monitor patients on remote telemetry.
Interpret rhythm strips.
Notify nursing staff of changes in patient status.
Maintain equipment.
Pass all required competencies and maintain competency as a telemetry technician.
Work within Department of Nursing standards and adhere to UAMS clinical program policies, procedures, and standards for patient- and family-centered care.
Complete provided training, including the dysrhythmia course and basic life support (BLS); complete the dysrhythmia course within the 90-day evaluation period.
Perform other duties as assigned.