Monitor Technician - Central Telemetry - Per Diem Nights (11pm -7:30am)
About The Position
The Monitor Technician monitors cardiac rhythms for patients who require telemetry monitoring, observes telemetry systems, and promptly reports abnormal responses. The technician admits and discharges patients from the telemetry system, runs rhythm strips according to protocol, and checks that monitoring equipment is functioning accurately, including battery life, rhythm clarity related to patient setup, and transmitter safety. The role includes identifying the needs of the patient population and modifying and delivering care accordingly, taking into account factors such as age, culture, language, and hearing or visual impairment. Communication should be appropriate to the developmental, educational, and literacy level of the patient, parent, or primary caregiver. Other duties and projects may be assigned, and the technician is expected to adhere to the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, and/or GED-equivalent program.
- At least 2 years of experience in health-related fields.
- At least 1 year of experience in cardiology or an associated field.
- Successful completion of a monitor technician course at a hospital facility.
- Pass the HUMC Dysrhythmia Challenge Exam upon hire or within 6 months of hire.
- Exposure to and experience with computers.
Responsibilities
- Monitor cardiac rhythms of patients who require monitoring at specified times.
- Observe the patient telemetry monitoring system and promptly report abnormal responses.
- Admit and discharge patients from the patient telemetry monitoring system.
- Run rhythm strips from the patient telemetry monitoring system according to protocol.
- Monitor the accurate functioning of the telemetry system, including battery life, rhythm clarity related to patient setup, and transmitter safety.
- Identify the needs of the patient population and modify and deliver care to address factors such as age, culture, language, and hearing or visual impairment.
- Communicate with patients, parents, and/or primary caregivers at an appropriate developmental, age, educational, and literacy level.
- Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adhere to the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
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Education Level
High school or GED
