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Telemetry Monitor Technician Part Time

Company: Trinity Health
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: November 16, 2023

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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