Telemetry Monitor Technician

Fairview Health Services•Burnsville, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Observe and monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in regularity, configuration and rate of rhythm and report findings to nurse. Appropriately documents and communicates monitored recordings.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Basic ECG training, reading and interpretation at time of hire or within 30 days
Basic ECG Interpretation class within 30 days of hire and the annual ECG test
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Nice To Haves

Completion of formal Medical Assistant, EMT, Nursing Assistant or other formal health science education program
1 year related health care experience
Formal ECG training
ECG Certification

Responsibilities

Performs continuous, accurate observations and interpretations of rhythms while promoting safe monitoring.
Identifies and enters the patient information. Measures and reports intervals of the cardiac rhythm and other parameters at designated intervals. Reports significant changes in monitor patterns and follows the scope of practice expectations.
Accurately recognizes and reports life threatening arrhythmias (i.e. Asystole, Vfib, Vtach) following department protocols.
Collaborate with RN to ensure appropriate alarms are set based on physician order or individual need.
Assure constant coverage of patient monitoring station.
Maintains a high focus on patient safety by troubleshooting equipment problems
Notifies appropriate person of needed battery replacement or electrode replacement in a timely manner.
Demonstrates yearly competency in skills necessary to ensure adequate knowledge of ECG interpretation and maintenance of monitoring equipment.
Demonstrates appropriate documentation and communication.
Provides rhythm strips printouts as designated. Accurately documents patient rhythms following protocols.
Communicates reportable findings consistently and in a timely manner to nursing.
Uses the chain of command to ensure patient information is communicated effectively
Delivers handoff covering pertinent observations at end of shift or at the time of hand off.
Assist in answering phone calls for the unit.
Takes direction from charge nurse.
Demonstrates proper maintenance and inventory of all equipment.
Inventories and maintains supplies needed related to equipment. Ensures equipment needing repairs is submitted to the Biomedical department. Tracks equipment. Keeps equipment clean and ready for daily use.
Assumes an active role in mentoring team members.
Uses knowledge and experience to facilitate the professional growth of existing colleagues and new team members.
Performs EKGs
Performs cardiac device checks (i.e. interrogations)