Monitor Technician - Telemetry - FT

Responsibilities

• Supports the nursing process through the consent of the cardiac rhythm of patients assigned to telemetry monitoring.
• Monitor the patient’s EKG rhythms, alerting the Nurse to changes in cardiac rate of rhythm.
• Document EKG rhythms for patients assigned on the medical record, or other records.
• Maintain monitoring equipment in good working order.
• Monitor patients via remote monitoring
• Redirect patients to keep free from falls
• Recognize lethal and life-threatening arrhythmias and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrates competency in, but not limited to, the following on the Telemetry Unit (refer to McLeod Health Organizational Learning Competency Checklist): Assigned Access Control Applications Emergency Management Environment Safety Infection Control/Precautions Communication Procedures
• Assigned Access Control Applications
• Emergency Management
• Environment
• Safety
• Infection Control/Precautions
• Communication
• Procedures
• Provide an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications:
• Completion of an EKG course required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred. In lieu of high school diploma or GED, a minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field may be considered.
• Requirements: Degrees: High School Diploma/GED

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