Monitor Tech, Cardiac-Stroke Center Job Listing at Mercy Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids, IA (Job ID 16862)

Description

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing competent and professional telemetry monitoring and performing other department-specific responsibilities as required by the department. The monitor technician works with the unit teams to identify, monitor and communicate telemetry rhythms and changes to prevent adverse outcomes.   Job Duties

• The telemetry technician may have an expanded role to include Patient Care Technician and/or Unit Secretary
• Professionally collaborates with Licensed Nurses and Physicians regarding rhythm interpretations and/or questions
• Promptly communicates cardiac arrhythmias, rhythm changes or other significant events to the primary Licensed Nurse
• Demonstrates ability to observe, interpret and document cardiac rhythms

• Measures and provides interpretation all of telemetry patients every 4 hours or as changes occur
• Works closely with the Shift Supervisor on each unit
• Accurately completes inventory of telemetry packs every shift

• Successful completion of 144 hours cardiac rhythm interpretation training
• Successful completion of cardiac rhythm interpretation competency exam upon hire and annually
• Excellent, effective and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to function independently and as a collaborative member of the healthcare team
• Efficient time management and organizational skills
• Manages stress appropriately to include multitasking, concentration to detail and handling of sentinel events
• Ability to operate efficiently within Philips and Epic systems.

• Previous Telemetry Technician experience preferred
• Previous LPN, Patient Care Technician or EMT-1 experience preferred

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Medical Terminology Class preferred

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

• Sedentary: Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a minute amount frequently