Cardiac Monitor Tech (Telemetry Tech)

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,401 - 42,595; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Opportunities for training

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Minneapolis is seeking a Nursing Monitor Technician for their Cardiology unit. The role involves observing patient vital signs, communicating changes to the RN, and assisting with patient care. The position requires Basic Life Support certification and ECG training, which must be completed shortly after hire. Ideal for individuals with prior healthcare experience or nursing students who have completed at least one year of studies. Competitive hourly pay between $23.52 and $30.92.

Qualifications

• Must have Basic Life Support certification.
• ECG training must be acquired within 30 days of hire.
• Prior experience on Cardiac Telemetry is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient vital signs including EKGs, oxygen saturation, and BP.
• Communicate changes in patient parameters promptly to RN.
• Assist in delivering patient care under nurse supervision.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Basic ECG training

Reading and interpretation of EKGs

Effective communication

Education

Completion of one year Nursing Studies

Completion of Medical Assistant or EMT program

Job description

Job Overview

The University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank Campus is looking for a passionate and hardworking Nursing Monitor Technician to join our Cardiology unit!

Our 38-bed unit cares for patients with heart conditions, heart and lung transplants, surgeries, chest pains, heart failures and rhythm issues.

This position works a .6FTE (48 hours per 2 week pay period). These are are 8 hour shifts, evening and overnight shifts (evening-3pm-11:30pm and overnight-11pm-7:30am) with every other weekend rotation.

This position is responsible for:

• Observing and monitoring a central bank of patient information related to EKGs oxygen saturation and BP's
• Timely communication to RN if there are any changes in these parameters

You may also work as a Nursing Station Technician under the direction of a nurse to assist in:

• Delivery of patient care including personal hygiene and daily activities
• Transporting patients and equipment
• Setting up and maintaining patient rooms
• Reordering and stocking supplies

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support
• Basic ECG training, reading and interpretation at time of hire or within 30 days -OR-
• NST for minimum of one year on Cardiac Telemetry PCU - OR –
• Nursing Student with successful completion of one year

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of formal Medical Assistant, EMT, Nursing Assistant or other formal health science education program
• 1+ years related health care experience
• Formal ECG training
• ECG Certification

Additional Requirements (must be obtained or completed within a period of time)

• Successful completion of Basic ECG interpretation class within 30 days of hire and annual ECG test

Benefit Overview

https://www.fairview.org/benefits/afscme

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$23.52/hour - $30.92/hour