Central Monitor Technician Jobs

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High School Diploma/GED, or formal educational equivalent

At least one (1) year of direct patient care related experience.

Must have excellent communication skills, ability to follow oral instructions, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.

One year of direct patient care experience involving telemetry monitoring or completion of educational program which includes telemetry monitoring (required)

Work hours: FULL-TIME NIGHTS - Some weekend and holiday requirements.

Assist with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements.

assist with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements.

Work location: Texas Health Southwest 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76132

Work environment: Central Tele Monitoring Department

3. Current knowledge of pacemakers, ICDs, and related issues as identified.

2. Successful completion of basic arrhythmia course or equivalent coursework

4. Understanding of basic medical terminology.

Remaining at central monitoring station unless otherwise directed by Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager or designee

Reading multiple telemetry monitors and Reports all cardiac rhythm changes to nursing &/or physician

Troubleshooting alarms and adjust if indicated, with consultation of nursing &/or physician

Documenting cardiac rhythm in EMR

Ensuring all patients ordered for a telemetry monitor are on a monitor frequently.

Appropriately perform phlebotomy and EKG’s as needed

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Assuming responsibility without making excuses, offering assistance whenever possible without being asked.

Receives orders and enters patient data into monitoring system and assigns transmitter for remote telemetry.

Demonstrates knowledge of unit and organizational initiatives by attending or reading minutes of staff meetings and/or process improvement meetings.

Meets all requirements as defined by Human Resources Policies.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled, meeting organizational attendance and tardiness requirements.

The Monitor Technician must have working knowledge of all equipment and procedures specific to the area

Customer service skills (first class care)

Sitting with patients as needed

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Banked Monitors | Dexter, MO | 72-ETO

Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.

Notifies the nursing staff, Clinical Engineering, Director/Manager or Administrative Coordinator of system malfunction.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of monitors utilized.

Identify and immediately report significant changes in heart rate, heart rate abnormalities and arrhythmias to the nursing staff.

Initiate “Code Blue” for life-threatening rhythm changes.

Differentiates between artifact, leads off, alerts and lethal alarms.

Notifies Biomedical Dept., Management, SAM RN, and other personnel of equipment malfunction, need for repair in a timely manner.

Develops own knowledge via practice, observation, and attending continuing education programs when available. Performs annual rhythm strip interpretation competency.

Specific Certification, and Nursing Councils. Performs job duties in accordance with these standards.

Demonstrates verbal and writing skills that are appropriate for healthcare communication.

1+ years ExperienceCCH Dysrhythmia Course and MST OrientationComplete annual competency assessment for cardiac rhythm interpretation

Cardiac Monitoring and Rhythm Analysis:

Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Previous monitor observer experience preferred.

Obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned.

Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.

Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.

Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout.

Experience: Certifications: CRAT certification within 1 year of hire.

Preferred Experience: Experience preferred but not mandatory.

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education

Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern and prior variances.

Works cooperatively as part of a team.

Monitor tech course completion and/or passing score of 85% on monitor tech competency exam.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School/GED.

Starting pay for this position is $16.60/hour.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above.

Must have completed a Medical Assistant course that includes EKG OR six months experience interpreting EKG rhythm strips.

Must demonstrate during interview the ability to interpret EKG rhythm strips.

Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

Licenses & Certification: None Required

Licenses & Certification: ECG Rhythm Interpretation

7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Weekend/Holiday Rotation Required by Department

Supports and demonstrates the continuous improvements of quality and service.

Education: General knowledge normally acquired by completing a high school diploma or equivalent required.

Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 12 patients at one time.

Ability to communicate verbally, calmly and courteously in stressful situations

Ability to work Independently maintaining accuracy, consistency and maintaining patient confidentiality

Ability to pass background checks

Provides for patient comfort, safety, and protects dignity, privacy and confidentiality

Prior telemetry monitoring experience/EKG monitoring in a hospital setting strongly preferred

Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!

State-of-the-art medical and training facilities

Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child

Perform electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretations by analyzing and recording atrial and ventricular rates and rhythms.

High School Diploma or GED is required.

A new seven-story Surgical Tower with 154 all-private rooms and patient centered technology promotes an exceptional patient experience

One year monitor technician experience preferred.

A pioneer in innovative medical research in areas such as cardiology, cancer, memory disorders and pulmonary diseases

The BEST cardiac surgery survival rate in Florida

Assists with the answering of unit telephones patient call lights and/or visitor inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.

Keeps assigned work area neat and clean at all times. Provides for the safe and proper disposal of monitor batteries.

HOSPITAL CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN LD, UWMC - CSPD

$4804.00 - $6879.00 per month

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].

Related training required through work experience and education.

Preferred 1-2 years of previous job-related experience.

Initiates, discontinues and maintains telemetry monitoring as ordered: admitting or

Discharging patient to monitor, changing batteries, electrodes, and cleaning equipment.

Reviews alarm trends at the end of the shift, reporting/"hand off" to the oncoming shift.

Records telemetry strip every 4 hours and gives the strip to the RN.