Electrocardiogram Monitor Technician

Department:

35102 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Pediatrics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

2 12 hour shifts

Pay Range

$ $30.60Major Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor and interpret EKGs of patients on telemetry
  •     1) Admit and discharge patients from central monitoring.
  •     2) Interpret and document EKG rhythms
  •     3) Notify appropriate staff for lead wires off, electrode and battery changes, and proper lead placement to ensure optimal QRS configuration on the telemetry monitor
  •     4) Maintenance of appropriate communication logs
  •     5) Report all changes in patient's rhythm to appropriate staff
  •     6) Consult rapid response nurse for complex arrhythmia analysis and interpretations.
  •     7) Provide documentation for the medical record of the patient's baseline and rhythm and with any changes in heart rhythm.
  •     8) Document EKG strips from the monitors as appropriate during routine and emergency interventions
  •     9) Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives
  •     10)Other duties as assigned (ie. data collection)
• Orient new personnel to operation of the monitoring/arrhythmia system, as well as review interpretation of rhythm strips
  •     1) Train all new personnel in the operation of the telemetry equipment; review EKG interpretation.
• Participation in performance improvement initiatives as requested

Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus
  • 1 year Healthcare Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• • Ability to interpret basic EKG rhythm. (preferred)
  • 12 months of arrhythmia interpretation (preferred).
• • CPR Certification
  • Successful completion of Basic EKG exam 30 days after completion of ECG class.

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

• • Must be flexible in order to meet staffing requirements
  • Must work alternate weekends and holidays as scheduled, 8 or 12 hours.
  • Will work with electrical equipment, cleaning solutions.
  • May interact with patients who may have infectious disease processes.
  • Must have good visual acuity necessary to see EKG rhythms.
  • Must be able to communicate verbally.
  • Must be able to hear alarms.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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