Cardiac Monitor Technician

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO & Disability

Retirement Plan

Free Parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician for night shift to monitor cardiac rhythms and ensure patient safety across central monitoring and floor units. The role involves observing patients remotely, documenting events, and collaborating with nursing staff to prioritize resources.

The position requires a high school diploma, fluency in English, and completion of required arrhythmia training within the first 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must read and write English at a high school level.
• Must successfully complete a basic arrhythmia class within first 30 days of employment.
• Must complete an arrhythmia competency test with passing score during annual education.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms for a group of patients in the Central Monitoring Area.
• Observe patients remotely using continuous tele-visual monitoring to assure safety.
• Document rhythms and patient interactions in logs and reports.
• Deliver telemetry equipment and assist nursing staff with monitor setup and patient teaching.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac rhythms

Documentation

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cardiac monitor systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital Ypsilanti, MI Full Time Benefits Upon Hire Night Shift Schedule: 11p-7:30a / 7p-7a Exceptional opportunity for a Telemetry Monitor Technician to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek Remarkable individuals from a variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us stronger.

SUMMARY

The Telemetry Monitor Technician (TMT) will monitor, recognize and report cardiac arrhythmias to the RN caring for the patient. The TMT will also observe a group of patients remotely using continuous tele-visual monitoring to assure patient safety. In addition, the TMT will perform other various duties related to patient monitoring and equipment maintenance in the central station and on the patient care units.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms for a group of patients assigned to the Central Monitoring Area.
• Monitors a group of patients using continuous tele-visual monitoring to assure patient safety including patients at risk for falls, elopement, or other safety issues as identified by the nurse.
• Documents cardiac rhythms on the Cardiac Monitor Flow Sheet and patient behaviors/interventions on the Patient Monitoring Log.
• Delivers rhythm strips and other patient care documentation to the patient care units as needed.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to prioritize/allocate use of monitoring resources such as telemetry and continuous visual monitoring cameras.
• Delivers telemetry and/or other monitoring equipment to floor, then nursing staff performs monitor hook up, patient preparation and teaching related to cardiac monitor.
• Disconnects, cleans and returns monitors and video cameras to the Central Monitoring Area upon completion of use.
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice.
• Additional duties as assigned by the hiring manager/supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Must be able to read and write English at a high school level. Ability to perform some arithmetic calculations to calculate cardiac intervals. Previous experience reading monitors or EKGs required. Must successfully complete a basic arrhythmia class and receive a passing score within first 30 days of employment. Must complete an arrhythmia competency test and receive a passing score during the annual CMT Blitz education. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with various health care team members.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to work under stressful situations, remain calm, work at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy in work. Must be able to sit for long periods of time, watching computer screens and also be able to walk long distances. Adequate visual acuity to observe cardiac monitors for long periods of time and to analyze monitor strips.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR

• Competitive compensation Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Trinity Health offers comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM).
• Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 560–bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus.

Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Mercy Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years.

Trinity Health Ann Arbor has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

OUR COMMITMENT

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centred care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.