Cardiac Monitor Technician Days

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Cardiac Monitor Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms and ensure patient safety in Ann Arbor. This full-time position involves remote monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with nursing leadership. Candidates must have a high school diploma and prior experience with EKGs or monitoring systems.

Benefits

DailyPay

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Must read and write English at a high school level.
• Previous experience reading monitors or EKGs required.
• Must complete a basic arrhythmia class within first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms for assigned patients.
• Document cardiac rhythms and patient interventions.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to prioritize monitoring resources.

Skills

Monitor Interpretation

Communication

Stress Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Cardiac Monitor Technician Days

Apply locations Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Hospital Campus - Ann Arbor, Mi time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id 00598375

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital Ypsilanti, MI
Full Time Benefits Upon Hire
Schedule: 7a-3:30p / 7a-7p / 11a-3:30p

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 RESPONSIBILITES:

• 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.

Employees of Trinity Health Michigan enjoy…

• DailyPay – Choose to get paid every day! Learn more by visiting www.dailypay.com

• Competitive compensation

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and Disability

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

Visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

Successful candidate will be subject to mandatory vaccinations/immunizations unless they qualify for an available exemption.

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American's with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper's Act, or SJMHS's Return to Work Program.

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-centered 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.

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About Us

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.