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
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), and Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) within 18 months - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Education: none required
Work Experience: none required
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 neededMaintains 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 peersIntegration 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 careUnderstands 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
Find it here.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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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.
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