Telemetry Monitor Technician Part Time
Company: Trinity Health
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
SUMMARY:
The Telemetry Monitor Technician (TMT) will monitor, recognize and
report cardiac arrhythmias to the RN caring for the patient. The
TMT will also observe a group of patients remotely using continuous
tele-visual monitoring to assure patient safety. In addition, the
TMT will perform other various duties related to patient monitoring
and equipment maintenance in the central station and on the patient
care units.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms for a group of patients
assigned to the Central Monitoring Area.
Monitors a group of patients using continuous tele-visual
monitoring to assure patient safety including patients at risk for
falls, elopement, or other safety issues as identified by the
nurse.
Documents cardiac rhythms on the Cardiac Monitor Flow Sheet and
patient behaviors/interventions on the Patient Monitoring Log.
Delivers rhythm strips and other patient care documentation to the
patient care units as needed.
Collaborates with nursing leadership to prioritize/allocate use of
monitoring resources such as telemetry and continuous visual
monitoring cameras.
Delivers telemetry and/or other monitoring equipment to floor, then
nursing staff performs monitor hook up, patient preparation and
teaching related to cardiac monitor.
Disconnects, cleans and returns monitors and video cameras to the
Central Monitoring Area upon completion of use.
Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in
their resolution.
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to
patients, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy
Health System.
Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest
possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers,
and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices
immediately to management.
Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific,
development and cultural needs through competent clinical
practice.
Additional duties as assigned by the hiring manager/supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Must be able to read and write English at a high school level.
Ability to perform some arithmetic calculations to calculate
cardiac intervals.
Previous experience reading monitors or EKGs required.
Must successfully complete a basic arrhythmia class and receive a
passing score within first 30 days of employment.
Must complete an arrhythmia competency test and receive a passing
score during the annual CMT Blitz education.
Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with various
health care team members.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work under stressful situations, remain calm, work
at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy in work.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time, watching computer
screens and also be able to walk long distances.
Adequate visual acuity to observe cardiac monitors for long periods
of time and to analyze monitor strips.
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Competitive compensation
Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life
Insurance and Disability
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity
Health
Visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers to learn more about the
benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to
you at Trinity Health Michigan.
Successful candidate will be subject to mandatory
vaccinations/immunizations unless they qualify for an available
exemption.
This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and
responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential
requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive
statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or
non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under
the American's with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper's Act,
or SJMHS's Return to Work Program.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000
physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve
diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the
cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and
health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that
knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize
that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our
world and that these differences often lead to innovative
solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through
training and education, recruitment, retention, and development),
commitment and accountability, communication, community
partnerships, and supplier diversity.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000
physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve
diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the
cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and
health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that
knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize
that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our
world and that these differences often lead to innovative
solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through
training and education, recruitment, retention, and development),
commitment and accountability, communication, community
partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Keywords: Trinity Health, Ann Arbor , Telemetry Monitor Technician Part Time, Professions , Ann Arbor, Michigan
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