Cardiac Monitor Tech Telemetry Department

Overview

THOM Thomas Hospitals is seeking a Telemetry Clerk/Monitor Technician to support the cardiac telemetry and hard-wire monitored patient care, in a centralized monitoring location.

To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. This job description outlines responsibilities and qualifications for the role.

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Obtain certification in Heartsaver or Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)

• Successful completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia course

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Graduate of Technical Education Program or Medical Assistant Program

The statements described here describe the general nature of work performed by people in this position. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs cardiac monitoring for all telemetry and hard-wire monitored patients on the applicable unit, identifies changes, addresses alarms to identify any abnormal heart rhythm variation, and reports the patient’s cardiac rhythm and life-threatening events to medical and nursing staff.
• Analyzes, interprets, and measures ECG strip waveform displays; documents each patient’s rhythm and any changes, reporting according to established guidelines and protocols.
• Utilizes Wave Strip Export to upload patient rhythms/events to the corresponding chart in EPIC.
• Monitors pulse oximetry for the assigned patient population as applicable.
• Utilizes Epic/Telemetry Dashboard to ensure accuracy of patient Admissions/Discharges/Transfers.
• Assembles a telemetry pack, battery, and electrodes for nursing staff; ensures inventory of clean packs and batteries.
• Monitors equipment and assists with troubleshooting of malfunctioning equipment with proper notification (e.g., Healthcare Technology Supervisor and Nurse Manager).
• Responsible for greeting and admitting functions upon patients’ arrival to the department.
• Performs routine clerical operations to ensure smooth communication and functioning, including intrahospital communications, admit/transfer/discharge/follow-up care information, mail distribution, and maintenance of office supplies.
• Organizes and maintains patient records and department records to ensure accurate documentation.
• Coordinates and facilitates ongoing communication to ensure efficient intradepartmental and interdepartmental operations.
• Welcomes visitors and responds to requests for information in a courteous manner.
• Assists physicians and others by providing requested information about specific patient or department routines in accordance with hospital policy on Release of Patient Information.
• Coordinates and facilitates ongoing communication to ensure timely, efficient intradepartmental and interdepartmental transportation of patients.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through blending methods such as computer-based training (CBLs), trainings, in-services, and competency validation.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manual dexterity used in operating standard office equipment
• Ability to sit for long periods
• Vision (corrected) and hearing within normal limits
• Ability to visually monitor several computer screens with multiple cardiac rhythms, pulse oximetry, and capnography waveforms for extended periods

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may…