Unit Coordinator & Monitor Tech- Telemetry Unit

Unit Coordinator & Monitor Tech
- Telemetry Unit

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- Telemetry Unit role at Tri Health

Job Description

Full time Night Shift. The 4100 Telemetry Unit at Bethesda North Hospital is a 38-bed stroke-certified unit specializing in the care of patients with complex cardiovascular and neurovascular conditions. As part of the Tri Health system, the unit offers comprehensive care for individuals with arrhythmias, heart failure (with an upcoming LVAD program), and those undergoing procedures such as pre/post cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology interventions, and structural heart procedures including WATCHMAN and Mitra Clip.

The 4100 Telemetry Unit focuses on chronic heart conditions (Congestive Heart Failure, early LVAD potential). Our team of highly trained nurses and clinicians provide continuous monitoring and specialized care for NSTEMI patients, heart failure management, and post-procedural recovery. With a focus on advanced electrophysiology, we care for patients requiring pacemakers, ablations, and defibrillators. The 4100 Tele Unit takes pride in delivering evidence-based, compassionate care, ensuring the best outcomes through our commitment to patient-centered treatment and the latest medical technologies.

4100 Tele Unit works closely with our ICUs and is a great pathway to grow in Critical care. We are a collaborative team dedicated to supporting patients through every phase of their cardiac and neurovascular journey, with an emphasis on safety, recovery, and quality of life.

This position performs clerical duties as well as maintaining skills necessary to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors. This position requires the interpersonal skills to communicate with respect and compassion to customers: communications information through various telecommunication devices; and assists in coordinating patient flow.

• High School Degree or GED
• Successful completion of basic cardiology course, including 40 hours of clinical orientation
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

• Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job (i.e. maintaining census, accurate scanning of documents). Is knowledgeable of the function/operation of equipment specific to the role on the unit.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external customers (staff, patients, families, other departments, etc.). Relays accurate and complete information. Maintains confidentiality. Takes an active role in maintaining patient satisfaction (way-finding, quick response to call lights and phones, etc.).
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work. Removes medications from the tube system and places in appropriate locked cabinet. Responds appropriately to emergency situations (Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, fire, Special Alert). Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies and procedures. Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/Tri Health guidelines.
• Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational and unit changes. Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability. Identifies areas for self improvement.
• Responsibilities of the monitor reader:
  Accurately observes and interprets the central cardiac monitors. Is aware of the location of all monitored patients during the shift. Accurately maintains the cardiac monitor log with strips, intervals and interpretations at designated times as well as prn. Recognizes emergency rhythms and notifies appropriate personnel. Notifies the RN in accepted timeframe of changes in the patient rhythm or if arrhythmia occurs.
  
  Documents any change per unit standard. Maintains alarms at all times, and immediately reviews alarms and makes cardiac monitoring the first priority. Notifies appropriate nursing personnel or clinical engineering of any problems not resolved by unit trouble shooting. Maintains equipment, logs and telemetry supplies per unit protocol.

Working Conditions:

• Climbing - Occasionally
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting