MONITOR AIDE - IP TECH

Memorial Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a telemetry monitor to provide continuous cardiac monitoring across adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role requires understanding medical terminology and arrhythmia detection, with training in physiology and operation of telemetry equipment.

Requires the ability to perform prep, electrode placement, rhythm interpretation, and timely communication of rhythm changes to the RN or MD.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience in arrhythmia detection.
• Must be able to complete departmental training in basic physiology, interpretation of arrhythmias and operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Completes all annual education requirements; correctly identifies life-threatening arrhythmia.
• Documents on rhythm strips according to established guidelines.
• Operates telemetry equipment and performs proper prep technique and electrode placement.
• Maintains a clear picture and logs; hands rhythm sheets to floors for charting.
• Communicates rhythm changes to RN or M.D according to guidelines.

Skills

Arrhythmia detection

Medical terminology

Training in physiology

Department training

Adaptability

Attention and punctuality

Communication

Cooperation

Job knowledge

Judgment

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Overview

USD $17.60/Hr.

USD $28.15/Hr.

Provides continuous telemetry monitoring for detection of arrhythmias and other problems in adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

Qualifications

Education and/or Other Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience in arrhythmia detection.
• Must be able to complete departmental training in basic physiology, interpretation of arrhythmias and operation of equipment.

General Skill Requirements

In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Environmental Factors

This position is performed within an environment of minimal exposure to moderate environmental variations, above-normal noise levels, and/or unpleasant substances. This position is performed within an environment of limited exposure to hazardous or potentially injurious elements or conditions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must posses visual acuity necessary of observing monitors.
• The employee will frequently be required to lift, push or pull weight of at least 5 to 20 lbs.

Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work under stress and to organize and adapt to varying work assignments.
• Ability to take direction from Registered Nurse

Note

Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job. In order to meet the needs of the organization employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Completes all annual education requirements; correctly identifies life-threatening arrhythmia.
• Documents on rhythm strips according to established guidelines.
  • Operates telemetry equipment.
  • Performs proper prep technique and placement of electrodes.
  • Maintains a clear picture.
  • Keeps log books current.
  • Hand carries rhythm sheets to floors for proper placement in chart.
• Communicates rhythm changes to R.N. or M.D according to established guidelines.
• Cares for equipment and work area.
  • Troubleshoots telemetry units to obtain quality view.
  • Keeps area neat and well stocked.
• Performs other duties as assigned.