We are searching for a Cardiac Monitor Technician -someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll manage telemetry equipment and monitor patients. You will provide clerical assistance, medical records management, order communication, charge posting, and coordinate ancillary testing/procedures.
Think you have what it takes? ability to identify heart arrhythmia's telemetry monitoring technician experience ok with 12hr shift
A high school diploma or equivalent Knowledge of medical terminology Previous Monitor Tech/Telemetry experience is strongly preferred. Competency Test will be given annually. Ability to operate the following equipment: Computer and Fax Multi-line phone system Ability to identify heart arrhythmia's Telemetry monitoring technician experience As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Job Duties & Responsibilities Demonstrate problem-solving skills with telemetry equipment as daily measured by observation and documentation Act as a resource to telemetry equipment Demonstrate accurate interpretation of EKG patterns as measured through daily observation by charge nurse and/or physician review with less than two exceptions annually (measured according to difficulty in interpretation). Identifies any changes in patient’s monitored rhythm accurately and immediately as measured by review of log by charge nurse and/or physician with less than two exceptions annually.
Obtains and gives report to appropriate charge nurse and/or nurse every shift regarding patients rhythm status as measured through documentation Positively interacts with other members of the health care team, in order to meet the needs of the patient and family Pulls and documents appropriate information (patients name, diagnosis, reason for telemetry, and rhythm) every two hours on telemetry log as measured through documentation Maintain visitor log and entry logs
Full time · Night shift