Telemetry Monitor Technician - Med Surg Support

WVU Medicine; Ripley (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

JAX Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, WV, seeks a Monitor Technician to continuously observe, document, and report the cardiac rhythm status of telemetry patients. You will serve as the unit's communication hub, assist with clerical duties, chart audits, and orientation of new staff to monitors and protocols.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR, and Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation training; healthcare experience and clerical skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation class or completed upon hire.
• Current CPR.

Responsibilities

• Observes cardiac monitors, documents and analyzes rhythm strips. Recognize dysrhythmias and ST&T wave changes. Notifies appropriate nurse of any changes.
• Assists with the initial placement of telemetry leads as needed.
• Greets new patients and their families; assists new patients to their room and bed as needed. Greets and assists visitors, chaplains, volunteers, etc. as necessary.
• Initiates and maintains daily telemetry charges. Responsible for care and location of all the telemetry transmitters.
• Accurately transcribes physicians' orders according to hospital policy. Alerts nursing staff of new or urgent orders promptly
• Completes clerical work on admissions, transfers, discharges and prepares discharge charts to be taken to the Health Information Department
• Maintains charts during all phases of a patient’s hospital stay, including replenishing forms.
• Forwards physician's order sheet to pharmacy noting needed medications
• Completes orders accurately and forwards to departments via order communications, (Lab, X-ray, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Dietary and Maintenance) and with requisitions as needed.
• Answers incoming telephone calls in a courteous professional manner identifying the unit and self
• Assists with the admission of new patients.
• Obtains needed supplies from SPD, Purchasing, Pharmacy, lab and Linen as needed; assists in location of equipment and supplies
• Serves as the communication center for the nursing unit by answering telephones, initiating calls and relaying communications. Answers telephones promptly and courteously and identifying self by name and title
• Assists with the orientation of new personnel as assigned, regarding: monitors, unit protocols, telemetry, stock levels and unit charges.
• Assists in quality assurance projects concerning telemetry and cardiac monitoring.

Skills

Nursing process understanding

Nursing standards understanding

Care for all ages

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of Technical Education Program or Medical Assistant Program

Job description

JAX Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, WV, seeks a Monitor Technician to continuously observe, document, and report the cardiac rhythm status of telemetry patients. You will serve as the unit's communication hub, assist with clerical duties, chart audits, and orientation of new staff to monitors and protocols.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR, and Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation training; healthcare experience and clerical skills are preferred.