Telemetry Tech, Full Time, Days

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Decatur, AL

78d

About The Position

The monitor technician at Decatur Morgan Hospital is responsible for constant observation of cardiac monitor patterns and rates on the central cardiac monitoring system. This role is crucial in informing appropriate personnel of any changes in patient conditions. The technician must demonstrate the hospital's mission, vision, and values through their behavior.

Requirements

• Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick.
• Understands technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals, and labels.
• Uses eyes, ears, hands, and fingers with skill.
• Acts quickly in an emergency, rendering appropriate life-saving measures.
• Communicates effectively with people.
• Follows and/or gives precise instructions.
• Current in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• High school graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assigns a monitor and enters patient information into the central monitoring system upon receipt of a physician order for telemetry.
• Places the telemetry monitor on the patient, carefully identifying the patient using two hospital-approved identifiers.
• Prepares the patient's skin for monitoring.
• Correctly places leads on the patient.
• Secures the monitor to the patient.
• Verifies with the central monitor station the correct patient, rate, and rhythm.
• Documents required elements in the electronic medical record.
• Observes and interprets cardiac rhythm and rate.
• Records rhythm strips timely and accurately, minimally every 4 hours.
• Reports changes in a patient's rate and/or rhythm in a timely manner.
• Performs a reconciliation process every 4 hours matching hospital census with the central monitor.
• Maintains meticulous interdepartmental records.
• Maintains and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Cares for equipment appropriately, including cleaning, storing, and promptly reporting issues.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Interacts professionally with patients and families, providing explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stressful situations.
• Meets annual competency requirements, including a rhythm interpretation test.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees