Telemetry Tech, Part Time, Nights

Huntsville Hospital•Decatur, AL

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital's mission, vision and values. In addition, the monitor technician is in constant observation of cardiac monitor patterns and cardiac rates on the central cardiac monitoring system in order to inform the appropriate personnel of any changes.

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 with people
Follow and/or give precise instructions
Current in BLS
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Deal with problems involving several variables in or from standardized situations.
Add and subtract two digit numbers. Multiply and divide 10's, and 100's by 2,3,4,5. Perform the four basic arithmetic operations with coins and as part of a dollar. Perform operations with units such as cup, pint, and quart; inch, foot, and yard; or ounce and pound.
Read and understands instructions, safety rules, etc. Records data via paper and electronic means.
Speak with poise, voice-control, and confidence, using correct English and well-modulated voice.
Compiling: Gathering, collecting and classifying information about data, people or things. Reporting and/or carrying out a prescribed action in relation to information is frequently involved.
Speaking, hearing, talking with people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving directions to staff, patients, families and/or visitors.
Manual dexterity: Use of body members or special devices to work, and perform functions pertinent to accomplishment of job assignment.
High school graduate or GED.
No previous experience required

Responsibilities

Upon receipt of a physician order for "telemetry". The monitor technician: a. assigns a monitor and enters the patient information into the central monitoring system b. places the telemetry monitor on the patient carefully identifying the patient using the two hospital approved identifiers c. prepares the patient's skin d. correctly places leads e. secures the monitor f. verifies with the central monitor station the correct patient, rate, and rhythm e. documents required elements in the electronic medical record
Observes and interprets cardiac rhythm and rate
Timely and accurately records rhythm strips minimally every 4 hours.
Timely and accurately reports changes in a patients rate and/or rhythm
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: cleaning; storing; promptly reporting issues
Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
Meets annual competency requirements (rhythm interpretation test).