Monitor Technician – Telemetry 89

St. Rose Hospital; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Rose Hospital in California is seeking a Monitor Tech for a full-time AM shift (0.8). You will monitor telemetry rhythms, identify abnormalities, and promptly notify the RN of changes.

The role requires preparing the telemetry unit, applying leads, documenting rhythm strips, and ensuring patient safety. Qualifications include current BLS, a high school diploma or equivalent, and hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires current BLS certification
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• One year hospital experience as Unit Assistant or secretarial/medical assisting program preferred
• English written and verbal competency required
• Basic computer skills and typing ability desired

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry patients continuously and interpret rhythms
• Identify rhythm abnormalities and notify RN promptly
• Record rhythm strips and chart patient data; RN to initial entries
• Prepare telemetry unit, leads, and electrodes; assist as nursing assistant when needed
• Identify artifacts or lead failures and communicate issues to RN
• Orient new employees to telemetry systems as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

English language proficiency

Typing skills

Organization and prioritization

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology (desirable)

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Job description

Job Summary

Job description/Responsibilities:

Full-Time (0.8) AM Shift APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: $32.20 - $38.45 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision the Monitor Tech is responsible for monitoring and interpreting telemetry rhythms, notifying RN of any rhythm changes (in a timely manner). Demonstrates attitudes and behaviors consistent with hospital policies including confidentiality of employee and patient information. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Telemetry Monitoring Skills 1. Responsible for the continual monitoring of telemetry patients. Working knowledge of the telemetry monitoring equipment/systems Ability to change paper 2. Performs the following functions accurately: Identified P, QRS, and T waves; recognized abnormalities when present Identifies St segments: normal, elevated, and depressed Measures PR, QRS, QT, R-R &P-P intervals; recognizes abnormalities when present Measures PR, QRS, QT, and R-R & P-P internals; recognizes abnormalities when present Identifies atria, functional, ventricular, pacemaker rhythms and blocks Quickly recognizes lethal or potentially lethal rhythms Notifies RN immediately if a lethal or potentially lethal dysrhythmia/abnormality is seen. Enters or discharge patient to telemetry systems Documents all new entries and discharges Documents all new entries and discharges Prepare telemetry unit, lead wire, and electrodes for application Applies electrodes and telemetry unit, when not working as a monitor tech (i.e. works as a nursing assistant): -Skin preparation -Electrode check -Lead placement check Identifies possible artifact or lead failure and communicates this to RN Collects and document rhythm strips every shift, and whenever there is a change in rhythm or heart rate; RN to initial strips every shift, and whenever there is a change in rhythms or heart rate; RN to initial strips prior to placement in chart 3. Orients new employees to telemetry monitor systems, as needed. Professional Behavior 1. Confidentiality and Legal Issues Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to legal issues and patient rights in a confidential manner. Professional Performance 1. Working Relationships Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and visitors. 2. Communication Demonstrates effective communication skills utilizing lines of authority appropriately. Other Duties Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Supervisor/Manager.

Required Qualification:

QUALIFICATIONS

• *License/Certification Current BLS required
• *Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) due at time of hire.
• **Education High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• **Proof of all required educational levels due at time of hire.
• Experience One-year hospital experience as a Unit Assistant or a graduate of a secretarial program or medical Assisting program preferred.
• Skills Demonstrates written and verbal competency in the English language.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.
• Good computer entry and typing skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize changing workloads.
• Employee must demonstrate basic computer skills

Physical Requirements The duties as described will require frequent standing and walking. The employee will occasionally bend/stoop, squat, reach above the shoulders, twist and turn, kneel, and push/pull. The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds. The UA may occasionally perform CPR, push respirators, and cylinder carts, and help position patients in bed. Must utilize conversational speech for effective verbal communication. Noise level is high in some patient care areas. Must be able to hear equipment alarms, overhead pages, and direct verbal communication. Hazards - Will have close contact with patients and is likely to come in contact with blood and body fluids. - Often exposed to infection. Will be fit tested for the particulate respirator. - Works with electrical equipment. - Occasional exposure to radiation (X-Ray).

Job Family:

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Occupations:

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Degree Required:

High School Diploma/Ged Or Higher