Cardiac Rhythm Telemetry Technician

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe and document telemetry rhythms, interpret EKGs, and communicate changes to the nursing and medical staff. The role involves ensuring continuous patient monitoring, reporting any rhythm changes, and assisting with maintenance of monitoring equipment.

The ideal candidate will have EKG certification and participate in ongoing education to stay current with cardiac monitoring practices.

Qualifications

• Certification: EKG test with ongoing recertifications.
• Attends required in-services and unit meetings.
• Keeps knowledge of cardiac monitoring up to date.

Responsabilités

• Continuously observes, evaluates, and recalls cardiac rhythms of telemetry patients.
• Assesses cardiac rhythm and interprets EKG intervals.
• Recognizes dysrhythmias or changes in EKG complex promptly.
• Monitors Q waves, ST segments and QT intervals and notes changes.
• Responds to monitoring outcomes and informs the RN or physician as needed.
• Investigates cause of any interruption in reception of heart rhythm.
• Documents EKG rhythm strip at shift start and changes in rhythms.

Description du poste

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe and document telemetry rhythms, interpret EKGs, and communicate changes to the nursing and medical staff. The role involves ensuring continuous patient monitoring, reporting any rhythm changes, and assisting with maintenance of monitoring equipment.

The ideal candidate will have EKG certification and participate in ongoing education to stay current with cardiac monitoring practices.