Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. This night shift role covers 8-hour shifts with an every-other-weekend rotation, totaling 48 hours every two weeks.

You will monitor cardiac rhythms, document findings, and collaborate with nurses to ensure patient safety. The position requires basic ECG training and the ability to interpret ECG rhythms, with ongoing competency assessments.

Qualifications

• Basic ECG training, reading and interpretation at time of hire or within 30 days.
• Annual ECG test.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor cardiac rhythms and report findings to the nurse.
• Document and communicate monitored recordings accurately.
• Identify and report rhythm abnormalities, including life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Collaborate with RN to set appropriate alarms per orders.
• Ensure constant coverage of the monitoring station.
• Maintain equipment and inventory; mentor team members.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Attention to detail

Cardiac rhythm analysis

Education

ECG training certificate

Job description

Fairview is looking for a Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is 48 hours every two weeks on the Night shift, for 8 hour shifts, with an every other weekend rotation.

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.

About this Unit:

Are you seeking an opportunity to gain experience analyzing cardiac rhythms? Then the Telemetry Monitor Technician position would be a phenomenal fit for you! This highly skilled team works directly with providers to monitor patients throughout the building. This vital role requires a high attention to detail and offers professional growth opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

Our Telemetry Monitor Technicians observe and monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in regularity, configuration and rate of rhythm and report findings to nurse. They then accurately document and communicate monitored recordings.

Performs continuous, accurate observations and interpretations of rhythms while promoting safe monitoring.

• Identifies and enters the patient information. Measures and reports intervals of the cardiac rhythm and other parameters at designated intervals. Reports significant changes in monitor patterns and follows the scope of practice expectations.
• Accurately recognizes and reports life threatening arrhythmias (i.e. Asystole, Vfib, Vtach) following department protocols.
• Collaborate with RN to ensure appropriate alarms are set based on physician order or individual need.
• Assure constant coverage of patient monitoring station.
• Maintains a high focus on patient safety by troubleshooting equipment problems
• Notifies appropriate person of needed battery replacement or electrode replacement in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates yearly proficiency in skills necessary to ensure adequate knowledge of ECG interpretation and maintenance of monitoring equipment.

Demonstrates appropriate documentation and communication.

Demonstrates proper maintenance and inventory of all equipment.

Assumes an active role in mentoring team members.

• Uses knowledge and experience to facilitate the professional growth of existing colleagues and new team members.

Performs other tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Basic ECG training, reading and interpretation at time of hire or within 30 days

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

• Basic ECG Interpretation class within 30 days of hire
• Annual ECG test

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

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