Telemetry Monitor Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Good organizational skills.
• Independent and critical thinking skills.
• Sound judgment.
• Knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Nice To Haves

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Recent work experience in cardiac, telemetry, or EKG, medical assistant, EMT or paramedic.
• Basic computer skills.
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia Course or Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation class within 45 days of hire or transfer.
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the cardiac rhythm of patients on telemetry monitors.
• Analyzes and reports any arrhythmias to the staff nurse caring for the patient.
• Collects, documents, and reports ongoing telemetry data on each patient monitored.
• Appropriately sends data and rhythm strips to unit to be placed on the patient’s chart.
• Acts in accordance with established procedure in the notification of nursing units of arrhythmias.
• Complies with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
• Assists in developing an educational process for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, foster self-care and improve outcomes.
• Assists the RN in care of the patient by communicating patient arrhythmias and helping to address monitor problems involving the care of the patient on telemetry.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
• Communicates pertinent information at shift reports to coworkers.
• Reports changes in patient's cardiac rhythm to the RN, LPN or Physician.
• Contacts Bio-Med regarding problems with maintenance of monitoring equipment.
• Utilizes the computer to access windows monitoring patients for arrhythmias and events.
• Participates in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.
• Assists in data collection process as requested.
• Recommends modifications for performance improvement.
• Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behavior inherent to the role of the telemetry monitor technician.
• Demonstrates an ability to interpret and analyze rhythm strips.
• Seeks guidance and direction as appropriate from the PCU RN.
• Maintains accountability for actions taken.
• Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires.
• Assists in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.
• Assists in the department’s compliance with State, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Participates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
• Adheres to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Oversees that sufficient and proper supplies are maintained on the unit for monitoring of patients.
• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.
• Assumes appropriate code team role during code situations.
• Responds effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity