Tele Monitor Technician

Thinksoft Technologies LLC • York, ME

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About The Position

York, ME is looking for a full-time, 36 hour/week, 2 - 12 hour days with variable shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm and 1 - 12 hour night, 7:00 pm to 7:30 am., Telemonitor Technician. The Monitor Technicians are responsible for on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides RN’s and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms. This is a 13 week assignment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients’ cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing clinicians of any rate/rhythm changes according to clinician/provider orders. Collection of data necessary for placement of telemetry Measures and interprets patients’ heart rhythm and documents on patient record per department standards. of intervals for strip documentation Ectopy checks twice per shift Daily telemetry box maintenance Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers. Uses clear and complete communication with the unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm. Accurate charging of telemetry, chart maintenance EKG procedures. The Monitor Technician maintains the highest standards of practice in the clinical setting and is responsible for creating exceptional patient/family experiences during the delivery of this care. Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge. Performs configuration as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of Hospital Clinical and Professional Development Dysrhythmia Course and EKG exam prior to completion of orientation.
• BLS certified
• Acquires and maintains ongoing education in the field of practice.
• Two years’ experience monitoring ECG/Dysrhythmia in a physician’s office, clinic, hospital, or similar setting required.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy /physiology of the heart.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clinicians, and the general public.
• Ability to work under moderate pressure for extended periods of time.
• Ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times to emergent and non-emergent requests.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients’ cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing clinicians of any rate/rhythm changes according to clinician/provider orders.
• Collection of data necessary for placement of telemetry
• Measures and interprets patients’ heart rhythm and documents on patient record per department standards.
• Ectopy checks twice per shift
• Daily telemetry box maintenance
• Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers.
• Accurate charging of telemetry, chart maintenance
• EKG procedures.
• Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Performs configuration as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED