Monitor Tech

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• Job Duties
  • Demonstrates ability to observe, interpret and document cardiac rhythms
  • Promptly communicates cardiac arrhythmias, rhythm changes or other significant events to the primary Licensed Nurse
  • Professionally collaborates with Licensed Nurses and Physicians regarding rhythm interpretations and/or questions
  • 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
  • Works closely with the Shift Supervisor on each unit
  • Accurately completes inventory of telemetry packs every shift

• Successful completion of 144 hours cardiac rhythm interpretation training
• Successful completion of cardiac rhythm interpretation competency exam upon hire and annually
• Excellent, effective and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to function independently and as a collaborative member of the healthcare team
• Efficient time management and organizational skills
• Manages stress appropriately to include multitasking, concentration to detail and handling of sentinel events
• Ability to operate efficiently within Philips and Epic systems.

• Previous Telemetry Technician experience preferred
• Previous LPN, Patient Care Technician or EMT-1 experience preferred

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Medical Terminology Class preferred

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

• Sedentary: Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a minute amount frequently

Location: Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids · Cardiac-Stroke Center
Schedule: Part Time, Day/Evening, 6a-6p, every third weekend