Monitor Technician - Telemetry 90

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

Job summary

St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, CA is seeking a Monitor Tech for full-time (0.8) to monitor telemetry rhythms and promptly notify RNs of rhythm changes. You will prepare equipment, apply leads, document rhythm strips, and assist with basic patient care while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires ability to work in a busy hospital setting with good English communication and computer skills, following hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• License/Certification: Current BLS required; proof of license(s) and certification(s) due at time of hire.
• Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred; proof due at time of hire.
• Experience: One-year hospital experience as Unit Assistant or graduate of secretarial/medical assisting program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continual monitoring of telemetry patients and recognition of rhythm abnormalities.
• Notify RN immediately of lethal or potentially lethal dysrhythmias.
• Prepare telemetry unit, lead wires and electrodes; apply and document rhythm strips each shift.
• Orient new employees to telemetry monitor systems; participate in chart entries and discharges.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Medical terminology knowledge

Computer entry

Typing skills

English language competence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Secretarial or medical assisting program preferred

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Full-Time (0.8) NOC 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

*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