Telemetry Monitor Tech

St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, Indiana

Position Summary

The Monitor Tech performs various functions that support the multidisciplinary team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care. The Monitor tech employs effective communication skills in all interactions and when relaying important EKG changes to nursing staff. Maintains competency requirements for EKG interpretation, computer skills associated with the monitoring system and other job related functions. Maintains vigilant monitoring to ensure EKG dysrhythmias are reported and documented per policy.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment: Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
• Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
• Charts and documents with a rhythm strip all new admissions to telemetry, any changes in cardiac rhythm, end-of-shift summary, and discharges from telemtery.
• Observes, reports and documents any changes in cardiac rhythm.
• Promptly informs primary care nurse, charge nurses, nurses, or nursing supervisor of variances to initiate examination of patient.
• Demonstrate ability to correctly and safely operate the Telemetry equipment, office equipment and maintain a safe environment
• Maintains current competencies as well as updated knowledge in specific area of practice
• Performs a variety of clerical duties for the department, such as answering the phone and paging, directing patients and visitors, ordering tests and procedures in EPIC as appropriate.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area. Advises primary care nurse of need for repairs, prepares necessary work orders.
• Provides continuity of unit operations by providing information and/or reports to on-coming staff.
• Assists in orientation of new staff and students; explains unit procedures, phone system and order transcription process.
• Participates in staff meetings, team conference, quality assurance activities and staff development programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variation require
• Demonstrates accountability to remain proficient in basic skills used in clinical area and in providing a safe environment.
• Provides accurate and timely written and verbal communication of clinical information in a manner that is understood by all involved in the delivery of patient care and by hospital policy.
• Able to listen, understand, problem-solve, and carry-out duties to ensure the optimal patient care outcomes.
• Able to use IT systems in an accurate and proficient manner.
• Maintains established departmental policies/procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs and technical standards.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must complete and pass EKG Class for Monitor Techs within 30-days of hire
• Monitor trained preferred
• BLS required

Comprehensive Benefits Program (available to positions of 0.7/56 hours bi-weekly or higher) (Not all inclusive)

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage options
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness, reward and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling, nutritional and financial education, etc.
• Perks - Instant Discounts & Exclusive Deals on hotels, food, clothing, etc.

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