What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telemetry Monitor Tech position at Crescent Regional Hospital?
Job Summary: Provides indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac
screen or telemetry monitors. Meets communication needs of the department. Maintains regulatory body
requirements, policies and procedures and participates in performance improvement activities.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
Approaches family and visitors in a kind and professional manner.
Gives explanations and verbal reassurances consistently to family and visitors.
Interacts professionally with co-workers and other healthcare providers.
Fosters communication between multiple disciplines on the behalf of the patient.
Answers the telephone and intercom in a timely and polite manner.
Communicates ideas for improvement to the unit manager/charge nurse.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Provides patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Organizes and manages activities to show consideration of the unit as a whole.
Communicates information about dysrhythmias to the charge nurse and primary care nurse.
Demonstrates competency in interpreting dysrhythmias.
Assists in recording information for performance improvement activities.
Runs and posts rhythm strips at the specified times.
Demonstrates knowledge of computer system.
Accepts additional assignments willingly.
