Monitor Tech - Full Time

Department<br><br>TELEMETRY MONITORING - 206256<br><br>Worker Sub Type<br><br>Regular<br><br>Work Shift<br><br><strong>Pay Grade<br><br></strong>105<br><br><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>Cardiac Monitor Technician is responsible for watching patients' heart rates and reporting important changes to the nursing staff; they will often use equipment that tracks several patients simultaneously. The Cardiac Monitor Technician observes the screen of the cardiac monitor and listens for alarms to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities And Duties<br><br></strong>Interprets the cardiac rhythms of patients being monitored on telemetry.<br><br>Assures all patients being monitored have their names entered into the monitor<br><br>Observes telemetry screen continuously when assigned to this responsibility and leaves only when relieved by another technician.<br><br>Documents patient is receiving an anti-arrhythmia medication on the screen and logbook.<br><br>Maintains a clear rhythm on all patients by replacing electrodes, leads and batteries.<br><br>Trend, edit and archive every four (4) hours and posts a six (6) rhythm strip on each patient.<br><br>Timely documentation and notification to nursing staff of changes in monitored rhythms at WMC and offsite facilities.<br><br>Checks alarm settings at beginning of each shift.<br><br>Patient and family: Explains telemetry equipment and procedure to patient/family; Maintains a calm and pleasant demeanor when interacting with patient/family; Assists visitors/family as needed and refers them to the appropriate person; Maintains confidentiality of all patients/employee's information; Professional communication via phone system, paging system and networked computer systems with nursing personnel, physicians and ancillary departments.<br><br>Staff/Health care team members: Seeks assistance from staff in identifying unusual rhythms; Notifies responsible nurse of patients' needs or change in condition; Interacts effectively with medical personnel, nursing staff and members of other departments.<br><br>Demonstrates professional behavior at all times.<br><br>Assist nursing staff with utilization of the remote viewing stations and the interpretation of cardiac rhythms.<br><br>Assists in training and orienting of individuals in the use of telemetry equipment and rhythm interpretation.<br><br>Notifies appropriate department of equipment failure.<br><br>Troubleshoots telemetry components as necessary for optimal cardiac monitoring.<br><br><strong>Education<br><br></strong>High School Diploma or equivalent required<br><br><strong>Experience<br><br></strong>Experience in basic arrhythmia recognition preferred<br><br><strong>Certification & Licensure<br><br></strong>CPR Certification preferred<br><br><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong>Specialized training in telemetry equipment required within orientation period.<br><br>Ability to be a team player, take direction well, and have a positive attitude to work with the patients, nursing staff and physicians on a daily basis.<br><br>Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task to keep track of a large number of patients.<br><br><strong>Physical Demands<br><br></strong>17 C Technicians/Assistants/Materials Management<br><br><strong>FLSA Classification<br><br></strong>Non-exempt<br><br><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong>At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:<br><br><ul><li>A Zero-Deductible Health Plan</li><li>Dental and vision insurance</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off</li><li>Tuition Assistance</li><li>Retirement Savings Match</li><li>A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing</li><li>Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program<br><br></li></ul>Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.<br><br>To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

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