Monitor Tech
Mercy Medical Center
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Summary
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This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by providing competent and professional telemetry monitoring and performing other department-specific responsibilities as required by the department. The monitor technician works with the unit teams to identify, monitor and communicate telemetry rhythms and changes to prevent adverse outcomes.
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Job Duties/Essential Functions
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Job Duties
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Demonstrates ability to observe, interpret and document cardiac rhythms
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Promptly communicates cardiac arrhythmias, rhythm changes or other significant events to the primary Licensed Nurse
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Professionally collaborates with Licensed Nurses and Physicians regarding rhythm interpretations and/or questions
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The telemetry technician may have an expanded role to include Patient Care Technician and/or Unit Secretary
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Department Specific Duties-
Measures and provides interpretation all of telemetry patients every 4 hours or as changes occur
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Works closely with the Shift Supervisor on each unit
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Accurately completes inventory of telemetry packs every shift
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Successful completion of 144 hours cardiac rhythm interpretation training
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Successful completion of cardiac rhythm interpretation competency exam upon hire and annually
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Excellent, effective and interpersonal communication skills
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Ability to function independently and as a collaborative member of the healthcare team
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Efficient time management and organizational skills
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Manages stress appropriately to include multitasking, concentration to detail and handling of sentinel events
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Ability to operate efficiently within Philips and Epic systems.
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Professional Experience
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Previous Telemetry Technician experience preferred
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Previous LPN, Patient Care Technician or EMT-1 experience preferred
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Education
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High School diploma or equivalent preferred
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Medical Terminology Class preferred
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Licensure, Certification, Registration
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Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
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Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association preferred.
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Location: Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids · Cardiac-Stroke Center
Schedule: Part Time, Evening/Night, 6p-6a and every third weekend
Job ID: 80805
Posted 15 days ago