Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BLS: Basic Life Support (AHA)
• DIMC: Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man (Telemetry Competency through testing or Telemetry Monitoring & Management class with passing score within one month of hire/transfer and annual competency dysrhythmia testing)
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Documented successful completion of dysrhythmia course or equivalent (such as a bachelor's degree in cardiac rehab) in addition to successful pre-employment testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observing, operating, and maintaining the cardiac monitors, both individual telemetry units on patients, and the main telemetry monitors located at the nurse’s station.
• Diligently observe cardiac monitors, interpret heart rate and rhythm with accuracy, obtain baseline strips, recognize and report arrhythmias, record additional strips throughout shift as needed.
• Identifies any changes in a cardiac pattern and any life-threatening dysrhythmias and notifies the appropriate R.N. within an appropriate time frame.
• Maintain the telemetry equipment. This includes replacing batteries, wires, and/or electrode pads, and cleaning equipment.
• Obtains rhythm strips as directed by nurse or physician in conjunction with change of patient condition, administration of medication, etc.