Telemetry Monitor Tech

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Tech (MT)-HUC to join their team. This role provides support as the telemetry technician and Health Unit Coordinator. The MT assists nursing staff through constant observation of the telemetry monitoring system, including rhythm and rate identification, documentation, and immediate notification to nursing staff of any changes in the patient's telemetry pattern. On 11K, the MTs are cross-trained and serve as HUCs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ECG monitoring experience and/or previous ECG interpretation course
• At least 75% pass rate on OHSU rhythm interpretation exam in order to be considered.
• 100% pass rate on OHSU rhythm interpretation exam within 1 month of hire.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated collaboration & team work skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Current allied health science student with completion of a medical-surgical clinical rotation.
• Paramedic, EMT, or military medic experience.
• One (1) year experience as Telemetry Tech in an acute care facility.
• Telemetry certification
• EMT certification
• Current unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Constantly observes rhythms in the central telemetry monitoring system
• Documents rhythm strips at start of every shift & PRN changes in rhythms
• Directly communicates any rhythm changes to assigned RN or unit charge nurse
• Cleans and stores telemetry monitoring equipment in accordance with OHSU policies
• Accurately maintains patient information in Philips system
• Notifies appropriate personnel of any telemetry equipment needs or maintenance issues
• Completes required annual telemetry competency
• Fulfills responsibility to the organization through performance that promotes Service Excellence
• Performs within current applicable policies including standards of the Patient Care Services Division
• Adheres to all aspects of the OHSU Code of Conduct
• Promotes and portrays a professional image and maintains positive guest relations when interacting, greeting, and providing information to staff, patients, family members, visitors, physicians and the general public
• Promotes the OHSU service excellence model
• Reports customer service concerns to the nurse manager, charge nurse, or NPEC
• Initiates and processes phone calls, fax’s, pages and take messages as requested
• Participates in documentation, collection, and collating of data for quality improvement
• Identify and facilitate ideas for improving efficiency of unit operations
• Maintains the telemetry monitoring area in a clean and orderly fashion, assuring appropriate supplies are readily available
• Acts in a supportive capacity for declared emergency procedures
• Directly communicates with charge or assigned nurse of new orders, stat orders
• Acts as adjunct support hospital unit coordinator (HUC)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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