Monitor Tech-SEIU (.9 FTE Nights)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

Responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of patient cardiac rhythms and rhythm components via electronic systems. Notifies appropriate staff of variances and alarms according to departmental policy and documents patient data in a timely manner according to departmental standards. Monitored patients are not limited to a maximum number or specific age group. Performs duties directly on a nursing unit or remotely in a central unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The position is 0.9 FTE on nights and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. Union membership is optional.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Previous hospital inpatient experience in direct bedside care or unit clerical duties.
Successful test score in interpretation of cardiac rhythms and rhythm components.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS from the American Heart Association by the start date.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a telemetry monitor technician.
Prior successful completion of a dysrhythmia recognition course covering cardiac anatomy and physiology; correct monitoring lead placement; waves, intervals, and measurements, including QT intervals and ST segments; interpretation of sinus, atrial, junctional, atrioventricular block, bundle branch block, and ventricular rhythms; and paced rhythms and pacemaker malfunctions.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients using electronic systems; analyze cardiac rhythms and record measurements, calculations, and interpretations in accordance with established protocols.
Review patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm and prior variances, and immediately recognize abnormal clinical signs, variances, and alarms according to departmental criteria.
Notify the Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component variances and alarms.
Document patient data accurately, completely, and promptly according to departmental standards; assemble and maintain patient telemetry records from admission to discharge.
Maintain telemetry equipment and inventory of telemetry supplies.
Orient and train new staff and students.
Perform other duties as assigned.