Telemetry Tech, Full Time, Nights

3 weeks ago


Decatur Alabama, United States Huntsville Hospital Health System Full time
Overview:
Job Summary:

 

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.  In addition, the monitor technician is in constant observation of cardiac monitor patterns and cardiac rates on the central cardiac monitoring system in order to inform the appropriate personnel of any changes.

 

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1.     Upon receipt of a physician order for “telemetry”. The monitor technician:

a. assigns a monitor and enters the patient information into the central monitoring system

b. places the telemetry monitor on the patient carefully identifying the patient using the two

    hospital approved identifiers

c. prepares the patient’s skin

d. correctly places leads

e. secures the monitor

f.  verifies with the central monitor station the correct patient, rate, and rhythm

e. documents required elements in the electronic medical record

2.   Observes and interprets cardiac rhythm and rate

3.   Timely and accurately records rhythm strips minimally every 4 hours.

4.   Timely and accurately reports changes in a patients rate and/or rhythm

5.   Performs a reconciliation process every 4 hours matching hospital census with the central monitor

6.   Maintains meticulous interdepartmental records

7.   Maintains and operates equipment safely and correctly

8.   Cares for equipment appropriately:  cleaning; storing; promptly reporting issues

9.   Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.

10. Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary

11. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations

12. Meets annual competency requirements (rhythm interpretation test).  

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

·         Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick

·         Understands technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books,  manuals and labels

·         Uses eyes, ears, hands and fingers with skill

·         Acts quickly in an emergency, rendering appropriate life-saving measures

·         Communicates with people

·         Follow and/or give precise instructions

·         Current in BLS

 

Reasoning, Mathematical and Language Development are indicative of the general level of development required to do this job.  Some, but not necessarily all, areas mentioned in this section will be included in this job.

 

Reasoning Development:                                

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.  Deal with problems involving several variables in or from standardized situations.

Mathematical Development:

Add and subtract two digit numbers.  Multiply and divide 10’s, and 100’s by (phone number removed).  Perform the four basic arithmetic operations with coins and as part of a dollar.  Perform operations with units such as cup, pint, and quart; inch, foot, and yard; or ounce and pound.

Language Development:         

Reading:

Read and understands instructions, safety rules, etc. Records data via paper and electronic means. 

 

Speaking:

Speak with poise, voice-control, and confidence, using correct English and well-modulated voice.

 

RELATIONSHIPS TO DATA, PEOPLE AND THINGS:

 

Data:                           

Compiling: Gathering, collecting and classifying information about data, people or things.  Reporting and/or carrying out a prescribed action in relation to information is frequently involved.

 

People:

Speaking, hearing, talking with people to convey or exchange information.  Includes giving directions to staff, patients, families and/or visitors.

 

Things:                                      

Manual dexterity: Use of body members or special devices to work, and perform functions pertinent to accomplishment of job assignment.

 

Education:  High school graduate or GED.

 

Experience: No previous experience required

 



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