What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telemetry Monitor Technician position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview Health Services is looking for a Telemetry Monitor Technician (Tele Tech) for the Medical Surgical Unit at Fairview Ridges Hospital (Burnsville, MN)
This position is a 0.6 FTE, working 48 hours per 2 week pay period. This position works 12-hour shifts, every third weekend rotation (Fri,Sat,Sun), and on the night (7pm-7:30am) shift.
We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, and more. Check out more of our benefits information here:https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontract
Responsibilities Job Description
Job Summary:
Observe and monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in regularity, configuration and rate of rhythm and report findings to nurse. Appropriately documents and communicates monitored recordings.
Job Expectations:
Performs continuous, accurate observations and interpretations of rhythms while promoting safe monitoring.
o Identifies and enters the patient information. Measures and reports intervals of the cardiac rhythm and other parameters at designated intervals. Reports significant changes in monitor patterns and follows the scope of practice expectations.
o Accurately recognizes and reports life threatening arrhythmias (i.e. Asystole, Vfib, Vtach) following department protocols.
o Collaborate with RN to ensure appropriate alarms are set based on physician order or individual need.
o Assure constant coverage of patient monitoring station.
o Maintains a high focus on patient safety by troubleshooting equipment problems
o Notifies appropriate person of needed battery replacement or electrode replacement in a timely manner.
o Demonstrates yearly competency in skills necessary to ensure adequate knowledge of ECG interpretation and maintenance of monitoring equipment.
Demonstrates appropriate documentation and communication.
o Provides rhythm strips printouts as designated. Accurately documents patient rhythms following protocols.
o Communicates reportable findings consistently and in a timely manner to nursing.
o Uses the chain of command to ensure patient information is communicated effectively
o Delivers handoff covering pertinent observations at end of shift or at the time of hand off.
o Assist in answering phone calls for the unit.
o Takes direction from charge nurse.
Demonstrates proper maintenance and inventory of all equipment.
o Inventories and maintains supplies needed related to equipment. Ensures equipment needing repairs is submitted to the Biomedical department. Tracks equipment. Keeps equipment clean and ready for daily use.
Assumes an active role in mentoring team members.
o Uses knowledge and experience to facilitate the professional growth of existing colleagues and new team members.
Organization Expectations, as applicable:
· Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
o Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
o Communicates in a respective manner.
o Ensures a safe, secure environment.
o Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
o Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
o Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
· Fulfills all organizational requirements.
o Completes all required learning relevant to the role.
o Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures, and standards.
· Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities:
Required:
Education
- High school graduate or equivalent
Experience
- Basic ECG training, reading and interpretation at time of hire or within 30 days
Preferred:
Education
- Completion of formal Medical Assistant, EMT, Nursing Assistant or other formal health science education program.
Experience
- 1 years related health care experience.
- Formal ECG training.
License/Certification/Registration:
- ECG Certification
Additional Job Requirements:
- Performs EKGs
- Performs cardiac device checks (i.e. interrogations)
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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