Job Description

Monitor Tech

The Telemetry Monitor Technician monitors the cardiac rhythm of the patients on telemetry monitors, analyzes and reports any arrhythmias to the staff nurse caring for the patient.

Essential Job Functions

• Contributes to the delivery of indirect patient care within the parameters established by hospital policy, procedure, protocols and standards of care.
• Collects, documents and reports ongoing telemetry data on each patient monitored.
• Appropriately sends data and rhythm strips to unit to be placed on the patient's chart.
• Acts in accordance of established procedure in the notification of nursing units of arrhythmias.
• Complies with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
• Assists in developing an educational process for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, foster self-care and improve outcomes.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
• Participates in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.
• Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the behavior inherent to the role of the telemetry monitor technician.
• Assists in the department's compliance with State, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.
• Responds effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Recent work experience in cardiac, telemetry, or EKG, medical assistant, EMT or paramedic.
• Basic computer skills.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia Course or Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation class within 45 days of hire or transfer.
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never

Extreme Heat - x

Extreme Cold - x

Heights - x

Confined Spaces - x

Extreme Noise(>85dB) - x

Mechanical Hazards - x

Use of Vibrating Tools - x

Operates Vehicle (company) - x

Operates Heavy Equipment - x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices - x

Rotates All Shifts - x - x

8 Hours Shifts - x - x

10-12 Hours Shifts - x - x

On-Call - x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) - x - x

Travel Between Sites - x

Direct Patient Care

Respirator Protective Equipment - x

Eye Protection - x

Head Protection (hard hat) - x

Hearing Protection - x

Hand Protection - x

Feet, Toe Protection - x

Body Protection - x - x

Latex Exposure - x

Solvent Exposure - x

Paint (direct use) Exposure - x

Dust (sanding) Exposure - x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure - x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - x

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure - x

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure - x - x

Mist Exposure - x

Wax Stripper (direct use) - x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure - x

Laser Exposure - x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never

Bending (Stooping) - x - x

Sitting - x - x

Walking - x - x

Climbing Stairs - x - x

Climbing Ladders - x

Standing - x - x

Kneeling - x

Squatting (Crouching) - x

Twisting/Turning - x - x

Keyboard/Computer Operation - x - x

Gross Grasp - x

Fine Finger Manipulation - x

Hand/Arm Coordination - x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) - x - <10#

Carry - x - <10#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients - x

Seeing Near w/Acuity - x - x

Feeling (Sensation) - x - x

Color Vision - x - x

Hearing Clearly - x - x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead - x

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