Monitor Technician- Centralized Telemetry-CHH, Per Diem Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health's Centralized Telemetry - CHH in Lillington, North Carolina seeks a Monitor Technician to maintain observation of cardiac monitor consoles and support inpatient telemetry operations.

The role requires monitoring cardiac rhythms, performing telemetry duties, alerting staff to alarms, printing strip assessments every four hours, and contributing to patient throughput and hospital operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EKG certification preferred.
• Must pass a Dysrhythmia test within 60 days; exemptions possible for some applicants.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for monitoring cardiac rhythms
• Perform telemetry monitoring duties
• Alert nurse to respond to alarms resulting from rhythm changes
• Alert nursing staff to respond to equipment or reception alarms (e.g., leads off, low battery)
• Print and document strip assessments every four hours, on admission, during a code, and as rhythms/rates change
• Actively contribute to customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital capacity
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG certification preferred

Dysrhythmia test/training within 60 days

Job description

Summary

Maintain observation of cardiac monitor consoles.

Facility

Central Harnett Hospital

Location

Lillington, North Carolina

Department

Centralized Telemetry - CHH

Job Family

Nursing Support

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The Following Is a Summary Of The Major Essential Functions Of This Job. The Incumbent May Perform Other Duties, Both Major And Minor, That Are Not Mentioned Below. In Addition, Specific Functions May Change From Time To Time:

Major Job Functions

• Assume responsibility for monitoring cardiac rhythms
• Perform telemetry monitoring duties
• Alert nurse to respond to alarms resulting from rhythm changes
• Alert nursing assistant or other competent staff member to respond to equipment or reception alarms (such as “leads off” or “low battery”)
• Print and document strip assessment every four hours, on admission, during a code, upon request and as rhythms/rates change
• Actively demonstrate responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education And Formal Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• EKG certification preferred
• All internal and external applicants will be required to take a Dysrhythmia class and must successfully pass the required test within 60 days of employment with the following exception: Applicants with EKG certification or previous MT experience will be provided the option to take and pass the Dysrhythmia test in lieu of taking the class. Successful passing of the test will allow the MT to be exempt from the requirement of taking the initial class. All employees will be required to successfully pass the advanced dysrhythmia test every 6 months (April and October each year)

Work Experience

• 1 year of monitor technician experience preferred
• 1 year of healthcare experience (i.e. Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, MT) preferred
• 1 year of medical terminology experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Remains calm under emergency situations

Physical Requirements

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
• Visual acuity for observation of patients
• Long periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending and lifting
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity