MONITOR TECH, FMFH - TELEMETRY MONITORING

Froedtert•Menomonee Falls, WI

30d•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. Other activities and duties may be assigned. The Monitor Tech may also function as a Nursing Assistant under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse. In that capacity, the Nursing Assistant provides age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner and assists patients with tasks related to activities of daily living. 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 Menomonee Falls Hospital in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. It is a 0.9 FTE role with 36 standard hours, on second shift, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Completion of a certified nursing assistant program, or at least 2 years of experience as a monitor technician in lieu of the program.
Successful completion of a Cardiac Rhythm certification program.
Successful completion of 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.
Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS), or an AHA-approved equivalent, 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 patient messages to the caregiver.
When functioning as a Nursing Assistant, assist patients with tasks related to activities of daily living.
Provide age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner when functioning as a Nursing Assistant.
Perform other activities and duties as assigned.