Monitor Tech - Cardio-Pulmonary Med/Surg

Overview

The Monitor Technician's functions include observation, identification, documentation and communication of various cardiac rhythms. The Monitor Technician reports these changes to the patient's assigned nurse and responds to physician inquiries.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

Continuously observes, evaluates, and recalls cardiac rhythms of telemetry patients.

Assessment of cardiac rhythm

Accurately interprets cardiac rhythms

Measures EKG intervals to make accurate cardiac rhythm assessment

Recognizes dysrhythmias or changes in EKG complex promptly

Monitors Q waves, ST segment and QT intervals and notes changes

Responds to all monitoring outcomes

Investigates the cause of any interruption in reception of the heart rhythm

Documentation

Accurately documents EKG rhythm strip at the beginning of each shift

Documents all changes in rhythms or EKG complex

Reporting

Gives concise, complete end of shift report

Gives concise, complete EKG rhythm report to the RN caring for the patient on telemetry

Reports all changes in rhythm and EKG complex to the RN caring for the patient on telemetry

Interacts with physicians when inquiries are made

Reports any interruption in reception of heart rhythm

Knows process for renewal of telemetry.

Ensures proper function of monitoring equipment, maintains adequate supplies, and uses troubleshooting techniques to enhance optimal utilization of equipment.

Knowledgeable about monitoring systems

Able to use the functions of the monitoring system and individualize settings to each patient's need

Able to maneuver video camera to ensure adequate monitoring of seizure patients

Correctly enters monitoring changes in the computer

Troubleshooting

Uses problem-solving skills and past experiences to optimize use of monitoring equipment or to address equipment failure

Seeks assistance from peers, Nurse Manager or Biomedical Engineering to address equipment concerns

Reports equipment failures immediately

Maintains supplies

Maintains responsibility for controlling equipment and supplies

Documents and tracks equipment use

Reports equipment needs to Unit Leader

Restocks MT supplies as needed

Maintains current knowledge of cardiac monitoring and participates in continuing education.

Knowledge and education

Successfully completes certification EKG test and ongoing recertifications.

Attends required in-services

Participates in unit meetings and in-services

Shares information with peers

Integration of individual efforts within unity and performs supportive activities to optimize efficient patient care.

Supportive activities

Politely and promptly answers all telephone lines

Enters changes as appropriate

Computer entry for orders including but not limited to: Labs, SPD supplies

Flexibility and adaptation to changing unit needs

Accepts, assists with, and supports unit changes with explanation

Efficient and accurate response in a unit crisis

Assists in sitting with patients

Unit involvement

Willingness to assist peers in assignment completion

Maintains open communication

Assists in achieving department goals and objectives

Gives and receives peer evaluation constructively

Knowledgeable of quality assurance indicators and assists in improvement of patient care

Understands cardiac rhythms Watch monitors and inform RN of any alarms Document Telemetry reading in EMR Answer phones and communicates effectively Print strips and documentation in airstrips

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $18.89per hour - $30.6per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.