Monitor Technician- Methodist Cardiac 5C

Carle-Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe, interpret, and document telemetry rhythms, and to communicate changes to the patient’s nurse. The role includes video monitoring of seizure patients and ensuring accurate EKG interval measurements.

You will document rhythm strips at shift start, provide end-of-shift and RN reports, and collaborate with physicians when inquiries arise. Maintenance of monitoring equipment and supplies, troubleshooting issues, and staying current with ECG

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to monitor multiple rhythms
• Clear communication with RNs and physicians
• Proficiency with telemetry/video monitoring equipment
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Continuously observes, evaluates, and recalls cardiac rhythms of telemetry patients.
• Effectively performs video monitoring of seizure patients.
• Accurately interprets cardiac rhythms and measures EKG intervals.
• Recognizes dysrhythmias or changes in EKG Complex promptly.
• Documents and reports rhythm changes and EKG data to the RN.
• Maintains equipment and troubleshoot to ensure optimal monitoring.
• Provides end-of-shift and rhythm reports to the RN caring for the patient on telemetry.
• Alerts staff to changes in patient behavior or activity via video monitoring.
• Keeps monitoring systems and supplies organized and functional.

Job description

Overview

The Monitor Technician's functions include observation, identification, documentation and communication of various cardiac rhythms. The Monitor Technician reports these changes to the patient's assigned nurse and responds to physician inquiries.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

Continuously observes, evaluates, and recalls cardiac rhythms of telemetry patients. Effectively performs video monitoring of seizure patients.

Assessment of cardiac rhythm

• Accurately interprets cardiac rhythms
• Measures EKG intervals to make accurate cardiac rhythm assessment
• Recognizes dysrhythmias or changes in EKG complex promptly
• Monitors Q waves, ST segment and QT intervals and notes changes
• Responds to all monitoring outcomes
• Investigates the cause of any interruption in reception of the heart rhythm

Documentation

• Accurately documents EKG rhythm strip at the beginning of each shift
• Documents all changes in rhythms or EKG complex

Reporting

• Gives concise, complete end of shift report
• Gives concise, complete EKG rhythm report to the RN caring for the patient on telemetry
• Reports all changes in rhythm and EKG complex to the RN caring for the patient on telemetry
• Interacts with physicians when inquiries are made
• Reports any interruption in reception of heart rhythm
• Knows process for renewal of telemetry.

Monitoring of seizure patients

• Continuously observes patient activity via video monitor
• Recognizes changes in patient behavior or activity while on the video monitor
• Manipulates video camera to assure continuous observation via video monitor
• Alerts staff caring for the patient of any changes in behavior or activityEnsures proper function of monitoring equipment, maintains adequate supplies, and uses troubleshooting techniques to enhance optimal utilization of equipment.

Knowledgeable about monitoring systems

• Able to use the functions of the monitoring system and individualize settings to each patient's need
• Able to maneuver video camera to ensure adequate monitoring of seizure patients
• Correctly enters monitoring changes in the computer

Troubleshooting

• Uses problem-solving skills and past experiences to optimize use of monitoring equipment or to address equipment failure
• Seeks assistance from peers, Nurse Manager or Biomedical Engineering to address equipment concerns
• Reports equipment failures immediately

Maintains supplies

• Maintains responsibility for controlling equipment and supplies
• Documents and tracks equipment use
• Reports equipment needs to Unit Leader
• Restocks MT supplies as neededMaintains current knowledge of cardiac monitoring and participates in continuing education.

Knowledge and education

• Successfully completes certification EKG test and ongoing recertifications.
• Attends required in-services
• Interacts with CNS to advance skills
• Participates in unit meetings and in-services
• Shares information with peersIntegration of individual efforts within unity and performs supportive activities to optimize efficient patient care.

Supportive activities

• Politely and promptly answers all telephone lines
• Enters changes as appropriate
• Computer entry for orders including but not limited to: Labs, SPD supplies
• Flexibility and adaptation to changing unit needs
• Accepts, assists with, and supports unit changes with explanation
• Efficient and accurate response in a unit crisis
• Assists in sitting with patients

Unit involvement

• Willingness to assist peers in assignment completion
• Maintains open communication
• Assists in achieving department goals and objectives
• Gives and receives peer evaluation constructively
• Knowledgeable of quality assurance indicators and assists in improvement of patient care

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Health Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $18.51per hour - $29.99per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.