Monitor Technician I- Per Diem- Nights- MRH

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Monitor Technician to support patient care in a telemetry setting. You will monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, promptly notify the RN of significant changes, and help initiate emergency responses as needed.

The role requires 1 year of Monitor Technician experience and certification in ECG/EKG interpretation, along with BLS. You will work with telemetry systems and maintain accurate patient records while ensuring safety and timely communication.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of Monitor Technician experience required.
• Monitor Technician certification required.
• ECG/EKG interpretation coursework required.
• BLS American Heart Association certification required.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain patient telemetry logs and rhythm changes.
• Identify arrhythmias and patient deterioration; notify RN.
• Activate emergency or rapid response for lethal arrhythmias or cardiac arrest.
• Document ECG tracings and telemetry readings in patient records.
• Operate and monitor complex cardiac telemetry systems and printers.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

ECG interpretation

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Vocation Technical (Required)

Tools

ECG monitor

Job description

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

Summary

Under the supervision of a RN, the Monitor Technician monitors, recognizes, and interprets cardiac rhythms while identifying deviations in patients' baseline, and changes in SP02. The Monitor Technician notifies the registered nurse of changes to a patient's status and initiates the appropriate emergency response by the critical care team in the event of a lethal arrhythmia, including irregular heart rhythms and cardiac arrest.

Responsibilities

Records information in patient's log and maintains accurate, neat account of patient's cardiac monitoring status during episode of care. Identifies and records patient's rhythm and changes in patient rhythm and condition. Updates patient's records with all readings taken from the heart monitor or EKGs. Identifies arrhythmias, deviation in each patient's baseline, signs of patient deterioration, and intervenes to ensure patient safety. Activates emergency response or rapid response for lethal arrhythmia or cardiac arrest. Documents the electrocardiograph tracings of patients on telemetry monitors. Identifies and corrects for artifacts. Performs continual and simultaneous surveillance for the operation of complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system and rhythm printers. Attaches electrode to patients' bodies to record electrical impulses from the heart to perform continuous ECG Monitoring. Reports abnormal or change in patient's telemetry monitoring to nursing staff or immediate supervisor or designated chain of command.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TELEMETRY MONITORING AND INTERPRETATION

Education And Certification Requirements

Vocation Technical (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart in relation to waves, complexes, time, and voltage as shown through the conduction system and strip interpretation. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires sitting for a long period of time monitoring and interpreting patients' cardiac rhythms. Knowledge of telemetry services. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in the workload and work schedules. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Monitor Technician required. Two (2) years experience in lieu of Vocation Technical (VOTECH) required. Other Information: Monitor Technician certification required. Electrocardiogram Competency (ECG/EKG) required. Additional Education Info: Successful completion of ECG/EKG interpretation coursework required.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 20%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 20%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 20%
• Standing = 20%
• Walking = 20%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 20%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 20%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 20%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift

Nights

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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