The Telemetry Monitor Technician is responsible for accurate record keeping, observation of monitors and prompt reporting of cardiac rhythm changes. Responsibilities and duties include:
- Monitors cardiac rhythms throughout the facility via centrally located telemetry monitors.
- Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients’ cardiac rhythms and communicates information about dysrhythmias to the patient care nurse/Charge Nurse.
- Measures and interprets patients’ heart rhythms and documents in patient record, per policy.
- Initiates/discontinues monitoring on admission, transfer or discharge. Performs configuration as necessary.
- Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from patient care units and/or physicians.
- Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts Facilities/Biomed as appropriate.
- Gives report to oncoming shift.
- Cleans monitoring equipment, per policy
Required Skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Good communication and people skills
- Excellent clinical skills appropriate for a medical assistant, nursing assistant or patient care tech
- Ability to utilize Electronic Healthcare Record for patient documentation
Required Experience
EDUCATION
- High School diploma, or equivalent
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
- Monitor Tech Certification, or completion of a basic dysrhythmias course with documented competencies
- BLS Required
SPECIFIC JOB EXPERIENCE
- Minimum one (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred