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Dallas, TX
Monitor Technician
Dallas, TX
Schmidt Group
Dallas, TX
Monitor Technician
- Participates in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety and quality of care
- Assists the development, initiation, and continuance of the monitoring plan of care for the patient, including evaluations and revisions
- Promote quality by monitoring work processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and promoting safe environment
- Assists with registration, billing, reimbursement and insurance management protocols
- Participate in a performance improvement program
- Performs a range of clerical duties that support the operations of the unit
- Works collaboratively with hospital staff and other personnel in maintaining quality patient care in the clinical setting
Chicago, IL
Monitor Technician PRN
Chicago, IL
Kuhlman-Bartell
Chicago, IL
Monitor Technician PRN
- Participates in the hospital's risk management program by reporting all untoward events to the risk manager at the time of the occurrence
- Assists in Quality Assessment and Improvement Program activities by retrieving data when assigned through chart review and observation monthly
- BLS Healthcare Provider
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Prepares and updates forms/logs and records related to the management of telemetry data and the patient care unit
- Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and/or discontinuation of cardiac monitoring
- Demonstrates effective working relationships with other Associates, guests and physicians
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Houston, TX
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Houston, TX
Legros-Ernser
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Houston, TX
Telemetry Monitor Technician
present
- Operates complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system, and rhythm printers
- Sets up central station and monitors, including alarms, troubleshooting for false alarms, and improper lead placement
- Disconnects, cleans and returns monitors and video cameras to the Central Monitoring Area upon completion of use
- Documents cardiac rhythms on the Cardiac Monitor Flow Sheet and patient behaviors/interventions on the Patient Monitoring Log
- Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms for a group of patients assigned to the Central Monitoring Area
- Obtains EKG’s as necessary
- Location/Facility – Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Temple
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Rowan University
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Skills
Skills
- Competencies in basic arrhythmia and/or comparable experience
- Excellent communication skills and ability to connect with participants, referral sources and general community
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology
- Ability to communicate and work with medical professionals
- Any equivalent combination of education and work experience, to provide comparable knowledge, skills and abilities
- Ability to learn and utilize computerized patient care management system
- Demonstrates preparation of the telemetry transmitter and cable
- Demonstrates ability to change recorder paper
- Computer proficiency in MS Windows and Office environment
- Ability to communicate with physicians, SJHS-HC staff, and outside agencies
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Tele Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Graduate/GED
- 1 year of experience performing EKG, holter monitor, holter scanning, and patient preparation for stress testing
- Appropriate certifications and at least 5 years experience in an acute care setting
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EEG / Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Registry
- 1+ year of full-time experience in EEG
- Strong understanding of clinical policies and procedures
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Per Diem EEG / Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- 2+ years of full-time experience in EEG within an Acute Care setting
- Certification by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists
- Skilled in bedside testing of patients during and after seizures
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- High school diploma or equivalent-required
- Medical Terminology knowledge-required
- Current CPR-required
- Monitor Tech experience-preferred
- HUC/Unit Clerk experience-preferred but not required
- Unit approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course with a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias-required
- Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors for assigned patients. Must be aware of pertinent medical history, medications and code status for each of their assigned patients. Alerts appropriate clinical staff of any changes and abnormalities
- Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards. Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity
- Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff
- Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment
- May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Monitors cardiac rhythms accurately
- Remains present at monitor except for breaks
- Participates in and assists with the initial assessment and the formulation of the plan of care by obtaining patient information through observation and interaction with patient and family
- Observes and reports deviations in rhythms from baseline promptly to the appropriate RN
- Performs intervention, as directed, to achieve established patient goals
- Assists in identifying patient problems, teaching, and discharge needs
- Reports and records data to the Registered Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Mounts monitor strips on documentation flow sheet for review by Registered Nurse
- Performs 12-lead EKG on patients assigned as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Assists in ordering and distributing unit supplies and equipment
- Replenishes supplies in patient rooms promptly upon transfer or discharge of patient
- May be required to perform the duties of Unit Assistant as a minor proportion of the job
- No Supervisory Responsibilities
- Six (6) months of Monitor Technician experience
- Cardiac monitoring/EKG certificate preferred
- Must be fully capable of detecting and differentiating abnormal cardiac rhythms as evidenced by a passing score on a cardiac monitoring/EKG test specified by the department manager
- Must have successfully completed a course acceptable to the Employer in EKG interpretation
- Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Must possess good interpersonal and organizational skills
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Obtain, compile, prepare & maintain records for the nursing unit assigned
- Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor
- Run & post rhythm stripes at designated intervals
- Initiate code blues
- Interpret rhythms & validate computer readout
- Check & verify lead placement on patients
- Compare posted strip to previous strip & notify nursing staff of changes
- Notify nursing staff of any change in cardiac rhythm
- Place patient identification sticker on monitor
- Recognize & respond to unusual or abnormal patient condition
- Equipment & Instruments
- Clean equipment after each patient use
- Equipment includes cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter, central monitor bank & Arrhythmia analysis/printer
- Test equipment for proper working order
- Ensure that equipment is in good working condition
- Report equipment problems to supervisor
- Maintain work area clean & orderly
- Previous monitor observer experience preferred
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) card
- Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of twenty (20) hours
- Successful completion of arrhythmia updated within the last two (2) years if basic arrhythmia class taken over two (2) years ago
- Successful completion of the KP basic arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 80% or better
- Adequate hearing either alone or with a hearing device
- Ability to organize & ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing
- Note: Education/License/Certification & Qualifications required for Moreno Valley Community Hospital employees acquired through KP's purchase of Valley Health System's Moreno Valley Community Hospital. Employees shall meet the minimum position qualifications as listed on their previous Valley Health System job description
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MST Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide patient care under the direction of the professional nurse
- Maintains neat and organized work place
- Assists with admission/transfer/discharge process
- Incorporates time management and prioritizes for efficiency and productivity
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) issued by the Department of Health Professions
- Enrollment in a CNA program within one year from date of hire
- EMT Certified
- Currently enrolled in a college-level healthcare program
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Prior experience as Monitor Tech or Health Unit Coordinator preferred
- Successful completion of a Dysrhythmia Course; BLS preferred
- Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age appropriate needs of the patient populations served within the department
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Monitor Technician, Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Participate in the unit based Quality Improvement process
- Promotes and displays a positive customer oriented demeanor to patients, visitors, staff and physicians
- Read and writes Basic English
- Ability to listen, empathize and respond to patient, family, internal and external partners needs
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Monitor Technician, Days Resume Examples & Samples
- Communicates, interacts and participates in team work on the unit
- Demonstrates an understanding and is proficient in the use of a computer and office equipment
- Maintains the unit in optimal operating condition by ordering supplies, cleaning general work stations and stocking of supplies
- Ability to perform cardiac rhythm monitoring and the reports changes to RN appropriately
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Monitor Technician Telemetry PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Promotes customer service initiatives
- Maintains telemetry monitoring equipment
- Participates in process improvement
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Monitor Technician PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Under the general direction of the Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager is responsible for monitoring the assigned central station EKG monitors for the unit population
- Prints rhythm strip immediately if rhythm changes or patient complains of chest pain or discomfort and notifies primary nurse
- Charts patients' vital signs and ensures notification of the charge nurse and/or assigned nurse of any significant changes
- Facilitates proper utilization of EKG Monitoring
- Reports pertinent changes in patients' status to the Charge RN immediately of the noted change
- Identifies, sequesters and reports malfunctioning equipment to the Engineering Department immediately. (Includes Red Tagging item and listing on tag the problem experienced.)
- Receives patient status report for area of responsibility from off-going staff members
- Assists in Quality Assessment and Improvement Program activities by retrieving data when assigned through chart review and observation monthly
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Monitor Technician, Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Basic EKG Interpretation
- Monitor Technician Skills
- One year Monitor Tech experience preferred
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintains telemetry supplies
- Performs duties with full understanding of specific factors
- BLS Healthcare Provider. New employees have up to 90 days from date of hire to obtain the American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider
- Complete an Arrhythmia test with a passing score of 90% without missing any lethal arrhythmias
- Possesses a working knowledge of medical terminology
- Maintains clear, accurate written documentation (telemetry log)
- Maintains written, telephone and manual dexterity skills
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Once nursing staff have attached the patients to the telemetry unit, will be responsible for monitoring the patients: check for accurate date/time printout on rhythm strips, provide daily printings of each patient’s rhythm strip, maintain appropriate alarm settings for each patient, assist in troubleshooting monitor equipment. Alert staff when a patient is in crisis
- Will admit new patients and code telemetry charges into computer system. Will perform ECG’s as needed. Maintain supplies for monitor area
- Experience:One (1) year experience performing work related to patient care in a healthcare setting, six
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for observing the monitor at all times, responding to alarms immediately, and reporting any changes in the patient’s rhythm to the team leader or nurse caring for the patient
- Takes reports on all monitored patients from the monitoring staff. Reviews rhythms, treatment orders for dysrhythmias, and other pertinent information. Collects and documents the rhythm type
- Assembles a transmitter, battery, a pouch, and electrodes for the admitting nurse. Performs skin prep for placement of monitor by the nurse. Maintains a supply of strip sheets, summary sheets, electrodes, wires, ECG paper, batteries, pouches, and transmitters. Cleans electrode wires and transmitters when monitoring is discontinued
- Informs the Charge Nurse of any equipment malfunctions. Checks all monitor’s high/low alarms are set properly, according to physician’s orders or unit standard
- Documents monitor patterns and mount strips every 4 hours, when any new ectopic beat is observed, and/or when a change of pattern occurs. All rhythm strips will be labeled with the patient’s name, date, time, and room number
- Analyzes rhythm strips for ventricular rate, atrial rate, PR interval, and QRS duration and document in the appropriate place
- May handle, pick up, deliver, or stock non-controlled medications as directed by a licensed team member
- Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System (MHS)
- Must learn and comply with system and facility safety policies and rules
- Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Communicates effectively with staff, supervisors, ancillary department and other customers
- Maintains a neat and organized work place
- Acquires and maintains correct knowledge in hospital/unit information
- Operates computer systems as necessary
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Monitor Technician CCT Resume Examples & Samples
- Employee will be responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the adult and geriatric populations
- The CNA/Unit Secretary is responsible for, assisting the RN with patient movement, and treatments as prescribed by the physician and for clerical duties (such as order transcription, telephone communications, and other duties) assigned by the Nurse Manager or designee
- Current certification as Certified Cardiographic Techician (CCT), CNA or EMT license, preferred
- One or more years recent clinical telemetry monitoring in hospital setting, required
- Successful completion of an 8 hour arrhythmia training program
- Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Some previous customer service experience is required
- Previous healthcare experience is preferred
- The applicant chosen for this role must successful complete a basic dysrhythmia exam by the completion of orientation*
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Willing to cross-train in the role of Unit Secretary
- Successful completion of an ECG/arrhythmia course required
- 6 months of EKG experience in an acute care setting
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- · BLS through the American Heart Association required
- · Previous experience as a monitor tech in a hospital setting
- · Completion of basic EKG/Arrhythmia course and exam required
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR required
- Special qualifications
- Successful completion of a TMC ECG course including post test in first 60 days of employment
- Hours of work: Shifts as scheduled
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs duties appropriate to the position and in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, and any other duties, as assigned
- Monitors all equipment for the proper functioning at start of shifts and notifies Bio-Medical and Director/Nurse Manager of any problems
- Is accountable for all telemetry units at start and end of shift
- Puts all interpreted cardiac rhythms with the patient's chart
- Documents all admissions on 24-hour Telemetry Worksheet in logbook
- Documents a six-second strip swiftly and when changes in rate/rhythm occur, and makes sure all strips are properly interpreted
- Notifies Nurse of all rate/rhythm changes
- Responsible for maintaining and improving own job knowledge and skills
- Responsible for maintaining a customer friendly atmosphere
- Responsible for maintaining monitors in working condition while on or off patient, including notifying Biomedical Engineering of any maintenance needs
- Responsible for setting alarms at appropriate settings and sufficiently audible levels
- Responsible for knowing the normal ranges for vital signs being monitored
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Under the general supervision of the Director, Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit, and the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Monitor Technician is responsible for the initiation, surveillance, and discontinuation of electrocardiograph monitoring on the Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit. The Monitor Technician also performs clerical and support services for the unit
- Demonstrates the facility’s Standards of Performance, ICARE values, and Patient Promise
- Assesses, monitors, records, reports, and follows through on symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Creates and maintains accurate, detailed reports and records
- Adheres to standards of safety and infection control, in the delivery of patient care
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and complies with all policies and procedures related to the performance of job duties
- Successful completion of electrocardiograph monitoring program or equivalent experience and training
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- One year clinical experience
- Completion of an associate’s degree in a science related field
- Completion of 24 credit hours toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a science related field
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Competencies in basic arrhythmia and/or comparable experience
- None required but some knowledge of cardiac rhythms preferred
- Maintain Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) (AHA)
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned
- Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals
- Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout
- Check and verify lead placement on patients
- Compare posted strip to previous strip and notify nursing staff of changes
- Recognize and respond to unusual or abnormal patient condition
- Equipment and Instruments: Clean equipment after each patient use
- Equipment includes cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter, central monitor bank, and Arrhythmia analysis/printer
- Maintain work area clean and orderly
- Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours
- Successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente basic arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 80% or better
- Current BCLS card
- Ability to organize and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Successful completion of Connect Care Modules ED100 and ED 101 with minimum score of 84%
- Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation Course within 3 months of hire
- Crisis Intervention Training within one month of hire
- Sufficient knowledge of English, Spelling, Math and Medical terminology. Good interpersonal skills
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Once nursing staff have attached the patients to the telemetry unit, will be responsible for monitoring the patients: check for accurate date/time printout on rhythm strips, provide daily printings of each patient’s rhythm strip, maintain appropriate alarm settings for each patient, assist in troubleshooting monitor equipment
- Alert staff when a patient is in crisis
- Will admit new patients and code telemetry charges into computer system
- Will perform ECG’s as needed. Maintain supplies for monitor area
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for observing the monitor at all times, responding to alarms immediately and reports any changes in the patient’s rhythm to the team leader or nurse caring for the patient
- Takes report on all monitored patients from the monitoring staff. Reviews rhythms, treatment orders for dysrhythmias, and other pertinent information. Collects and documents the rhythm type
- On admission assembles a transmitter, good battery which has just been checked, a pouch, electrodes, and skin prep for placement by the admitting nurse. Maintains a supply of strip sheets, summary sheets, electrodes, wires, ECG paper, good batteries, pouches, and transmitters. Cleans electrode wires and transmitters when monitoring is discontinued
- Informs the Charge Nurse of any equipment malfunctions so that repairs can be completed as needed. Checks all monitor’s high/low alarms are set properly, according to physician’s orders or unit standard
- Takes report on all msummary sheets, electrodes, wires, ECG paper, good batteries, pouches, and transmitters. Cleans electrode wires and transmitters when monitoring is discontinued
- Documents monitor patterns and mount strips every 4 hours, when any new ectopic beat is observed, and/or when a change of pattern occurs. All rhythm strips will be labeled with the patient’s name, date, time, and room numberonitored patients from the monitoring staff. Reviews rhythms, treatment orders for dysrhythmias, and other pertinent information. Collects and documents the rhythm type
- On admission assembles a transmitter, good battery which has just been checked, a pouch, electrodes, and skin prep for placement by the admitting nurse. Maintains a supply of strip sheets,
- Education:High School Graduate or equivalent
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Promptly and correctly initiates telemetry
- Accurately documents rhythm strips on admission and discharge, every 4 hours, and with any change in rhythm
- Anticipates, orders and stores telemetry supplies
- Routinely triages patients on telemetry every 24, 48 & 72 hours
- Report any malfunctioning equipment through the chain of command and enter work orders
- Explains the purpose of telemetry monitoring and equipment to patient and family throughout the course of treatment
- Provides teaching material as needed (pamphlets, video tapes, etc.) to enhance patient teaching
- Ensures patient/family/SO understand discharge instructions
- Regular, Punctual and dependable attendance
- Must complete basic arrhythmia class and /or pass arrhythmia test with > 80% within 3 months of hire required
- Six (6) months prior hospital clinical or patient care experience or one semester of nursing school or experience as a CNA, EMT, or equivalent experience
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates technical competency gathering objective data such as EKG interpretation
- Collects rhythm strips of unstable rhythms or disturbances and communicates findings to the charge nurse in a timely manner
- Completes annual competency of rhythm interpretation (80% passing) accurately
- Assures monitors are continuously observed
- When leaving the unit reports off to charge nurse or delegated staff nurse
- Attends all mandatory hospital and department in services
- Acts as receptionist and answers telephone relays messages, places calls; interact with patients, families, visitors, staff and other departments in professional manner
- Department Goal: Attends and participates in monthly department manager's meetings. Communicates critical information during meetings. Uses proper body mechanics at all times. Supports management decisions and communicates the philosophy behind decisions to department staff. Answers patients call lights in a timely manner and follows up with appropriate nursing personnel with patient needs. Completes assigned work within an acceptable timeframe without habitually leaving unfinished work for the oncoming shift or orders that needed immediate attention. Keeps immediate work area organizational, neat, clean and adequately stocked with office supplies and forms at all times; reorders supplies as necessary. Notifies Environmental Services of rooms to be cleaned, sprayed, etc. Demonstrates awareness of the hospital's cost containment by ordering supplies at a minimum level and utilizing such supplies appropriately by not overstuffing charts. Follows hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures at all times. Completes Occurrence Report forms, following hospital procedures and timeliness requirements. Assists with peer review for staff evaluation as requested. Records, documents, and communicates ALL rhythm changes immediately. Validates alarms and adjusts limits appropriate to each patient every four (4) hours. Records rhythm strip documentation, mounts strips and documents interpretation in an accurate and timely manner according to unit/hospital policy. Assures patients are monitored continuously and communicates otherwise immediately. Identifies all types of atrial, ventricular, and conduction dysrhythmias with 100% accuracy. Differentiates artifact from abnormal rhythm. Obtains all rhythm strips during emergencies. Cares for equipment and ensures proper functioning of monitoring equipment. Ensures accurate stock of supplies related to monitoring. Troubleshoots equipment to assure optimal signal. Identifies and validates reason for temporary non-monitoring of patients
- Office experience preferred
- Organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Must be able to work with as well as troubleshoot problems related to office equipment/machinery
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Manages all program inquiries
- Initialized and manages the potential participant process
- Assists with registration, billing, reimbursement and insurance management protocols
- Assists with the data collection and documentation in VersaCare and Diabweb
- Tracking attendance on excel spreadsheet
- Order supplies and track inventory
- Accurately establishes, maintains and observes cardiac monitoring of patients
- Provides accurate communication to healthcare team to facilitate coordination of patient care
- Excellent computer skill and entry level experience with information systems technology
- Demonstrate an ability and willingness to become knowledgeable of all the services offered within the Healthy Lifestyle Center in order to convey accurate information when managing program inquiries
- Exemplary interpersonal and customer service skills
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology
- Exhibits sensitivity to the needs of participants
- Desire and ability to work in a patient-centered, team – oriented environment
- Demonstrates flexibility according to the needs of the dept
- Must be proficient in both written and verbal communication and have excellent English-language speaking skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to connect with participants, referral sources and general community
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal communication skills with compassion, empathy, and sensitivity to participants needs
- Requires strong skills in reasoning, analysis, and negotiation
- Requires skill in Microsoft Office products as well as knowledge of scheduling and billing software
- Proficient in utilizing excel spreadsheets
- 2 years of Healthcare related experience required
- Telemetry monitoring experienced preferred
- Excellent organization skills required
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Monitor Technician Baylor Grapevine Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Location/Facility –Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Grapevine
- CPR/BLS preferred
- EKG certification preferred
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Must be able to analyze and recognize cardiac heart rhythms
- Knowledge of basic nursing principles, procedures and practices to assess and provide care of patient
- Must possess communication, writing and computer skills
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Monitor Technician Night Resume Examples & Samples
- Print and interpret rhythm strips every eight hours and place in patient's chart each shift; alert nursing personnel of rhythm changes or new occurrences and obtain a graphic tracing for each
- Follow policies for placing telemetry leads on patients; troubleshoot any telemetry problems
- Perform clerical duties related to admission and discharge of patients
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Monitor Technician PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association required within 90 days
- Proof of Basic arrhythmia competency required
- High school diploma preferred
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- High school graduate or GED Equivalent (required)
- Completion of basic EKG/Arrhythmia course and successful completion of Monitor Tech examination (required)
- Working knowledge of basic rhythms and arrhythmias (required)
- Previous experience as CMT/Cardiac Tech or Monitor Tech (preferred)
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Run and post rhythm strips at designated intervals
- Assists in initiating code blues
- Collaborates with RN to verify lead placement on patients
- Compare posted strip to previous strip and notify nursing staff of changes. Notify nursing staff of any changes in cardiac rhythm
- Recognize and respond to unusual or abnormal patient conditions
- Clean equipment after each patient use. Equipment includes cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter (delivered by PCA,) central monitor bank and arrhythmia analysis/printer
- Test equipment for proper working order, ensure that equipment is in good working condition. Report equipment problems to supervisor
- Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable,) and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles as defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission and specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors
- Telemetry
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Monitor Technician, Mixed Shifts Resume Examples & Samples
- Completion of Basic EKG/Arrhythmia course
- Ability to remain focused and maintains concentration over extended period of time
- Ability to quickly make decisions to report patient condition with minimal supervision
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Monitor Technician, Days Resume Examples & Samples
- High school, GED or higher education required
- Arrhythmia course
- 1-3 years in an acute care setting pref
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Make critical rhythm interpretations
- Communicate rhythm changes to staff nurse or charge nurse
- Numerical ability to make simple arithmetic calculations
- Apply basic understanding of the function and inter-relationship of each hospital department
- Organize and complete work assigned
- Anticipate the needs of physicians, nurses and other hospital departments
- Communicate the needs of patient, families and visitors in a professional and timely manner recognizing life threatening signs and symptoms of heart attack, stroke and respiratory distress
- Previous EKG training preferred
- ACLS preferred
- Healthcare provider issued by the American Heart Association CPR card required
- Previous experience in a hospital care setting is desirable
- Medical terminology is preferred
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Camera Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Previous sitter experience preferred, but not required
- Performs in accordance with delineated job responsibilities and satisfactorily completed a yearly evaluation based on these responsibilities
- Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the needs of the patients, internal, and external customers
- Possess customer service skills including listening
- Knowledge of infection control principles
- Able to report change in patient condition, perform effectively in highly stressful situations
- Must be well motivated, organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks
- Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people
- Able to serve as an example and mentor to other employees
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Monitor Technician PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Attends inservice presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements
- Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety
- Unit secretary skills preferred
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Completes, executes and performs secretarial tasks such as, Order Entry, filing and organizing patient charts
- Demonstrates an understanding of patient charts, physician orders and nursing orders
- Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm
- Must have completed a basic arrhythmia class and /or pass arrhythmia test with > 90% upon hire required
- Ability to move in excess of 50 pounds, with assistance from other staff (medium work)
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Successful completion of arrhythmia interpretation class or demonstrated proficiency through testing
- Knowledge of normal and abnormal rhythms in static and dynamic patient condition testing with 90 test pass rate but 100% of lethal dysrythmia interpretation
- Knowledge to maintain patients charts per hospital policy
- General clerical skills
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- High school graduate or equivalency diploma
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology
- Successful completion of basic dysrhythmia course and/or evidence of six months previous experience as a monitor technician
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates and understanding of patients charts, physician orders and nursing orders
- Promotes and displays a positive customer oriented demeanor to patients, visitors staff and physicians
- Maintains the unit in optimal operating condition by cleaning general work stations and stocking of supplies
- Ability to perform cardiac rhythm monitoring and the reports changes to licensed nurse appropriately
- Must complete basic arrhythmia class and /or pass arrhythmia test with > 80%
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintains patient telemetry records. Accurately evaluates, analyzes, and posts rhythm strips every 4 hours and with rhythm changes. Notifies Charge Nurse appropriately and in a timely manner ectopy, rhythm changes
- 1-2 years as a Monitor Tech. Will accept EMS and Armed Services training
- EKG and CPR certification required
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Responds appropriately in lifesaving situations
- Measures and documents intake and output, heights and weights, and vital signs
- Applies, monitors, and documents restraint usage
- Performs and documents patient hygiene, grooming, and dressing, skin and nail care, dietary, and toileting and elimination needs
- Assists with admitting, physical examination, transferring, and discharging patients
- Completes bedmaking and cleaning assignments on the unit
- Performs and documents perineal care, and applies unsterile hot/cold packs/compresses, bandages, and elastic stockings
- Adheres to Universal precaution, infection control, OSHA, and other regulatory policies and procedures. Maintains safe work practices and follows facility safety procedures
- Performs routine 12-lead electrocardiography testing under the direction of the RN/LPN
- Performs respiratory care equipment application and monitoring under the direction of the RN/LPN
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Monitor Technician Telemetry / Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process for Telemetry patients
- Monitors and recognizes changes in the patient's behavioral, neurological and physiological status and takes appropriate action including informing a Registered Nurse of any incongruencies
- Administers and monitors the effects of medications, treatments and procedures performed on the patient
- Demonstrates knowledge of established policies and procedures which regulate the practice of nursing
- Maintains and practices quality patient care through the effective use of resources and personnel
- Educates the patient/family based on individual needs
- Other duties as assigned within scope and practice of licensure
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Monitor Technician Telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience: One year of related experience
- Proof of prior completion of a basic ECG course preferred
- Successful completion of a pre-hire ECG strip interpretation test
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Monitor Technician Telemetry / Days Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists with unit employee process activities, including orientation and professional development
- Participates and cooperates in the Quality Improvement activities of the department
- Current BCLS certification
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Training required through work experience and education
- Preferred 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
- Formal EKG class with a minimum of 24 hours required
- Completion of Basic Arrhythmia Assessment test with a score of 80% or better
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Ekg Monitor Technician All Shifts Suffolk County Resume Examples & Samples
- Prints monitor strips on each patient for interpretation by a Registered Nurse and files in the patient's medical record. Replaces paper as needed
- Performs stat EKG's when required
- Participates in orientation of new monitor technicians as necessary
- Follows Infection Control protocols
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital setting functioning as a EKG Monitor Technician
- All candidates are required to complete and successfully pass an EKG Rhythm test
- New York State EMT-B Certification Preferred
- Successful completion of a CCU course, Preferred
- Ability to operate cardiac monitors and EKG machine, required
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Six (6) months experience monitoring ECGs in an area that has the capability to monitor at least 16 patients
- Completion of advanced cardiac rhythm recognition course
- Prior experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) such as EPIC
- Prior experience using Microsoft Office Suite: Word/Excel/Outlook
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation class (80% score or higher). If you have previous monitor technician experience, must pass a challenge exam (80% score or higher)
- One year of experience in related healthcare setting in a clinical, clerical or service capacity i.e. monitor technician
- Working knowledge of Window’s based applications
- Strongly preferred 1 year experience as a monitor tech in an acute care hospital setting
- Previous experience using electronic medical records
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation class
- 1 year of recent ECG Monitoring Experience
- Managing a patient monitoring load of 35+ patients on multiple monitors
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation class (80% score or higher) If you have previous monitor technician experience, must pass a challenge exam (80% score or higher)
- Experience in related healthcare setting in a clinical, clerical or service capacity
- Previous experience using electronic medical record
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Successful completion of Pediatric Arrhythmia Education (80% score or higher) If you have previous monitor technician experience, must pass a challenge exam (80% score or higher)
- One year of recent ECG monitoring experience
- Ability to manage a minimum patient load of 35 patients on monitors
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Accept responsibilities of other duties as assigned
- Accurately obtain and transmit 12 lead EKG
- Accurately record all observations, assessments and interventions in the patient's medical record
- Apply EKG interpretation skills to clinical practice
- Apply/reapply monitor leads to patient appropriately
- Assist with answering the telephone cordially and politely; identifying self and department
- Assist with chart maintenance
- Assist with recording of vital signs on patient's record
- Assist with transfer of patient on and off wheeled equipment
- Conduct daily defibrillator checks
- Continually review and revise rhythm classes in the cardiac monitoring system
- Continuously observe cardiac monitors
- Develop ability to use patient tracking system
- Evaluate ABC's
- Identify and respond to customer needs
- Inform RN of important information concerning patient's cardiac rhythm
- Initiate rescue breathing and activate Code 333 or Condition C per hospital policy
- Obtain and translate rhythm strips at the beginning of each shift and as needed
- Participate in Quality Improvement Process as assigned
- Promote quality by monitoring work processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and promoting safe environment
- Respond quickly and appropriately to requests for service
- Treat customers with care, courtesy, and respect
- Troubleshoot monitors (i.e., alarms, replacing batteries, recording paper and electrodes)
- EMT or previous monitoring experience preferred
- Completion of Basic Arrhythmia Class
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Monitor Technician, Non Invasive Cardio Resume Examples & Samples
- Accurately manages ECG tracing/order matching in computerized equipment for physician on line reading and upload to electronic medical record. Completes billing for technical component of ECGs and Holters
- Cleans equipment on a daily basis. Stocks supply areas and distributes inventory. Notifies key personnel or manager of need for supplies and reports need for equipment service and repair to manager or bio-med medical department
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of the physical and electronic character of the diagnostic instrumentation used and must demonstrate equipment troubleshooting skills
- If cross trained, conducts trans telephonic pacemaker function testing including scheduling and billing components
- Promotes and maintains desired public, interpersonal, and interdepartmental relationships and patient confidentiality
- Provides visual surveillance of numerous cardiac monitors simultaneously while maintaining 100% accuracy in terms of dysrhythmia recognition and classification (ventricular or atrial ectopic, normal or unknown). Maintains alarms per policy. Recognizes and immediately notifies appropriate hospital personnel of changes in a patient's rhythm or life threatening dysrhythmia and documents changes on patient record system
- Responsible for receiving and accurately completing and processing requests for ECGs and Holter monitors. Ability to push ECGs machines on carts with wheels in order to perform studies in various areas throughout the hospital
- Supports peer personnel in daily work assignments maintaining a constant awareness of the nature and volume of work and takes necessary actions to expedite completion of procedures
- High school or equivalent
- Prior experience desired in a clinical or diagnostic cardiac health care setting, preferably hospital based. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Documented proficiency of cardiac dysrhythmias recognition required
- Ability to pass hospital provided dysrhythmia course with a score of 90% or better. Performance of basic keyboarding skills required to operate equipment
- Act 34 Criminal Clearance
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Explains the nature and rationale of examinations to patients/hospital personnel in understandable terms. Completes a brief patient history prior to Holter monitor procedures. Properly positions the patient to perform the exam and make any specific preparations required to assure thoroughness and accuracy of the study
- If cross trained, scans Holter monitor tapes with 100% accuracy in terms of dysrhythmia recognition and classification (ventricular and atrial ectopic, pacemaker, normal and unknown)
- Is available to cover subsequent shift if staffing is inadequate
- Provides visual surveillance of nurmerous cardaic monitors simultaneously while nmaintaining 100% accuracy in terms of dysrhytthmia recognition and classification (venttricular or atrial ectopic, normal or unknown). Maintains alarms per policy. Recognizes and immediately notifies appropriate hospital personnel of changes in a patient's rhythm or life threatening dysrhythmia and documents changes on patient record system
- Responsible for personal job skill development and maintaining clinical expertise. Maintains certification in CPR once oriented. Attends in-service education and skill development courses as offered
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Serves and collects food trays. Assists with patient feeding
- Takes and records vital signs, weights and I & O
- Florida Certification as a Nurse Assistant required
- Previous hospital experience is required
- Previous clerical experience
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Must be high school graduate or equivalent
- Must successfully complete hospital dysrhythmia course with 85% passing grade
- Prefer experience with computer order entry and knowledge of medical/technical terms
- Current BCLS and/or obtains and maintains Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training unit specific
- One to three months on-the-job training to become familiar with nursing units, policies, procedures and the like
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Monitor Technician Days Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Graduate or equivalent is preferred
- CMT/Cardiac experience preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a monitor tech in a hospital setting preferred
- Ability to make quick decisions to report patient condition with minimal supervision
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Lead Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Two (2) years of experience performing rhythm strip interpretation
- Ability to communicate and work with medical professionals
- Provides accurate and timely interpretation and dissemination of information to critical care staff members and other members of health care team, related to patient cardiac rhythms as per cardiac monitoring
- Promotes and supports all standards of quality and customer service
- Promotes continuous quality improvement in operations and job performance
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association
- Any equivalent combination of education and work experience, to provide comparable knowledge, skills and abilities
- Leadership ability, and human relations and organizational skills
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Certified Nursing Assistant or Documented PCT experience
- RN Nursing student after completion of first nursing semester or Completion of State approved CNA course
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates ability to interpret, communicate, and document patient rhythm information correctly and takes the proper action by following the policy and protocols in place
- Evaluates patient responses to all interventions, and anticipates patient care problems as emergent rhythm changes
- Completes monitor logs and rhythm analysis documentation. Obtains EKG strips from telemetry patients at least once per shift and captures any changes in rhythm or rate of ecotype
- Demonstrates competence in the use of the monitoring equipment. Performs all operational functions to maintain the workstation monitor equipment. Monitors and maintains the telemetry equipment, including batteries and paper supplies
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides care needed as described in department policies and procedures
- Completes a competency skills checklist upon hire and annually thereafter. They must be able to demonstrate computer literacy
- The telemetry technician is to notify bio-med when a monitor is broken or malfunctioned
- Request telemetry supplies such as patches, wires, batteries, and others
- Relieves each other for breaks
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- 3 Pertinent information is precisely, concisely, and legibly written
- 4 Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs
- 3 Is aware and knowledgeable of the Procedure when the telemetry transmitter is used on a patient in ISOLATION
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PCP / Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- One to two years of telemetry- or EKG-focused experience
- One year of experience in a hospital setting or patient care capacity
- Certification as an EKG Technician
- NHA EKG certification highly preferred
- 12-Lead EKG, phlebotomy, and BLS certifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional customer service
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Monitor Technician / Unit Sec Resume Examples & Samples
- Acts as unit receptionist greeting and directing visitors
- Answers unit telephone, transferring calls, determining when staff members should be paged and taking and forwarding messages
- Previous experience as a unit secretary and monitor tech in a hospital setting preferred
- Familiarity with medical terminology is desired
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Monitor Technician PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Reports all changes in heart rate/rhythm following the Telemetry Notification policy
- Graduate of Medical Assistant Program preferred
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer system
- Establishes relationships and works effectively with others both inside and outside the organization
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Monitor Technician / Paa-telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- Completed and passed basic EKG class
- Completed and passed a basic Dysrhythmia class
- Minimum two (2) years previous Patient Administrative Assistant/Monitor Tech experience
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Monitor Technician, Non Invasive Cardio Resume Examples & Samples
- Cleans equipments on a daily basis. Stocks supply areas and distributes inventory. Notifies key personnel or manager of need for supplies and reports need for equipment service and repair to manager or bio-med medical department
- If cross trained, conducts transtelephonic pacemaker function testing including scheduling and billing components
- Prior experience desired in a clinical or diagnostic cardiac health care setting, preferably hospital based. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Documented proficiency of cardiac dysrhythmias recognition required. Ability to pass hospital provided dysrhythmia course with a score of 90% or better. Performance of basic keyboarding skills required to operate equipment
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Monitor Technician / Unit Sec Resume Examples & Samples
- The Unit Secretary’s primary function is to assist the Charge Nurse by coordinating non-clinical activities on a nursing unit
- Responsible for sending faxes, making copies and ordering supplies for the unit
- Responsible for organizing, assembling or breaking down medical records upon admission, transfer or discharge
- Responsible for initiating the processing of physician's orders and managing information flow among nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, patients and other unit guests
- Responds appropriately in emergency situations
- Greets and directs visitors at the nurses’ station in a friendly and prompt manner
- Answers telephone calls into the unit in a prompt and courteous manner
- Observes for changes in heart rate, rhythm or other centrally monitored parameters and reports significant events to the nurse or Charge Nurse
- Responsible for performing excellence customer service to age specific group(s) and family-centered care
- Previous Customer Service experience is required
- Previous experience working with children is strongly preferred
- A minimum of 1 year in a hospital setting is preferred
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Monitor Technician PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Required to work a minimum of 48 hours per four-week period with 12 hours categorized as weekend hours in their home unit
- Required to work one major holiday per year (winter: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year). This holiday must be scheduled on the Associate's home unit. Must observe principles of universal protocol
- Facilitates coordination of patient related activities
- Demonstrates effective working relationships with other Associates, guests and physicians
- Reports changes in patient's EKG to appropriate RN
- Prepares and updates forms/logs and records related to the management of telemetry data and the patient care unit
- Completes telemetry documentation tools as outlined in telemetry monitoring procedure
- Interprets changes in rate and rhythm on EKG and reports to appropriate RN
- Reports malfunction of equipment/interruptions in telemetry transmission to Bio-Medical Department
- 1 year of hospital experience required
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in his/her department
- Communicate pertinent information to appropriate individuals utilizing HIPAA guidelines
- Complete accurate, timely order transcription and maintain integrity of the medical record
- Identify and record accurate cardiac rhythms
- Communicate with all customers in a professional manner
- Assist with ADL’s for all patients
- Completion of Basic Dysrythmia class
- 1 year PCT preferred, Computer experience preferred
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Monitor Technician / PRN / Per Diem Resume Examples & Samples
- Continually and accurately assesses patient's cardiac rhythm and reports changes to the Nurse
- Effectively customizes alarm system for each patient if applicable
- Demonstrates preparation of the telemetry transmitter and cable
- Demonstrates ability to change recorder paper
- Cleans equipment per policy using universal precautions
- Assists with patient/family/significant other’s learning needs, abilities and readiness to learn. Identifies barriers to learning, such as language or culture. Integrates this information into the patient’s plan of care
- Documents patient teaching on appropriate teaching tool for each teaching episode
- Must complete 50% of validation profile within the first year and 100% within two years required
- 6 months prior hospital clinical or patient care experience or one semester of nursing school or experience as a CNA, EMT, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated skills in organization, verbal and written communications, customer service, math, analysis, reading, following instruction, basic computer usage. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, visitors, physicians and other employees of the organization
- Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration and percentages
- Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability to use a computer, typewriter and calculator
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs basic routine/specialized skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse as identified by skills and policies
- Demonstrates appropriate assessment skills prior to performing the ultrasound procedure and notifies the Radiologist, when appropriate
- Performs cardiac monitoring procedures
- Documents cardiac rhythms and arrhythimias.Interprets cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias
- Identifies and reports routine telemetry observations and life threatening or potentially serious arrhythmias requiring immediate attention to the RN as soon as possible
- Maintains concentration on observation of the central monitors by restricting personal matters to break/meal time, i.e., personal calls, visits from friends/co-workers, etc
- Receives verbal reports to the oncoming monitor technician and provides report from outgoing monitor technician with report to include patient's name, location, diagnosis (if pertinent) and lead in, type of day, alarm history, heart rate, UPP activity, unusual occurrences and other activity as indicated
- Reports unsafe equipment, mechanical malfunction and/or unsafe practice immediately to appropriate personnel
- Informs Director for need of additional telemetry equipment and supplies as needed
- Certification for Dysrhythmia Interpretation from an approved school program or evidence of completion of a hospital-based Dysrhythmia Course in conjunction with a minimum of one year acute care setting experience as a monitor technician
- Must be able to tolerate time frames up to a maximum of four hours in a sedentary position
- Must be able to clearly view the central monitoring station from a distance up to four feet away
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Cardiac and general anatomy, physiology, and pathology, which includes dysrhythmia interpretation
- Setting up and managing physiologic monitoring
- Basic computer concepts and techniques
- Operating parameters of monitoring equipment
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Follow Universal Precautions
- Obtains patient data, trending and tracking as delegated by unit management, the registered nurse, the physician or Licensed Individual Practitioner and as defined by patient care policies, procedures and protocols
- Assists the development, initiation, and continuance of the monitoring plan of care for the patient, including evaluations and revisions
- Initiates actions to ensure a safe patient care environment. Notifies Registered Nurse of unsafe environment. Corrects unsafe conditions as appropriate
- Contributes to the evaluation and revision of the patient monitoring plan of care
- Documents patient response to nursing and medical interventions
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days from date of hire
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Observes patient telemetry monitoring system and reports any abnormal responses promptly
- Admit and discharge patients from patient telemetry monitoring system
- Runs rhythm strips from patient telemetry monitoring system as per protocol
- Monitors accurate functioning of patient telemetry monitoring system (i.e., battery life, rhythm clarity related to patient setup, transmitter safety)
- Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies
- 2 years experience in health related field
- 1 year experience in field or associated field of cardiology
- Successful completion of monitor technician course at any hospital facility
- Successful passing score on HUMC monitor technician arrhythmia exam
- Exposure and experience in computers
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Monitor Technician / Unit Clerk Resume Examples & Samples
- High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent
- Basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic
- Must be able to travel in accordance with any requirements of your job (if MMC and/or own vehicle used on MMC business, must possess valid California Driver’s License and upon request proof of liability insurance)
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Monitor Technician Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to follow instructions accurately
- Ability to remain calm and functional under stressful situations
- Evidence of good health, grooming and professional conduct
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum of six (6) months rhythm interpretation or telemetry monitoring experience preferred
- The ability to successfully operate telemetry cardiac monitoring equipment and to recognize lethal arrthymias quickly, communicating this to staff efficiently once trained required
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions required
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- The PCA/Unit Secretary is responsible for assisting with established nursing care procedures, routine patient care assignments, working in controlled and/or uncontrolled patient care situations, and assisting with/in cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse
- Successful completion of an 8-hour arrhythmia training program, required
- One or more years of recent clinical telemetry monitoring and clerical experience, required
- Current certification as Certified Cardio graphic Technician (CCT), or CNA
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Experience in Cardiac Telemetry monitoring or EKG desired
- Documented proficiency of cardiac dysrhythmias recognition required
- Ability to pass hospital provided dysrhythmia course with a score of 90% or better
- Performance of basic keyboarding skills required to operate equipment
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Epilepsy Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Ensures that video consent is signed and placed in patient's chart
- Checks for appropriate seizure precaution padding on patient's bed
- Instructs patient on need to push event button; correctly explain all symptoms
- Ensures that push button, volume and seizure detection are working properly
- Transfers pediatric patients to and from playroom
- Demonstrates a courteous, customer-service oriented manner with patients, visitors and co-workers
- Contributes to a productive, efficient work environment
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area
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Monitor Technician PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- ECG monitoring
- Minimum I year of experience as a monitor tech in Hospital setting
- Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
- Completion of Basic ECG/Arrhythmia course
- Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias
- Must pass a Basic Rhythm test
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Examines heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors
- Ensures that monitors are functioning properly
- American Heart Association (AHA) approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Current AHA Basic Life Support
- Positive interpersonal and telephone skills
- Organizational and prioritizing skills
- Ability to work with people from multi backgrounds
- Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, negligible amount of force frequently, to lift, pull or otherwise move objects
- Ability sit for extended periods of time, may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time
- State Certification for ECG
- ECG certificate program or equivalent
- Experience / Skills / Competencies
- Hospital Monitor tech experience
- 1 year hospital experience
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Medical Terminology or similar experience
- Telemetry class or basic EKG class equivalent
- Pass Basic EKG test by the end of orientation
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Diploma or GED required. Technical diploma preferred
- BLS Certification Required
- Ability to work effectively with computer based charting and other clinical software programs
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Telemetry Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- An accredited high school diploma or equivalent degree
- Must successfully complete arrhythmia exam
- Successful completion of annual skills verification
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Monitor Technician CCU Resume Examples & Samples
- Function within scope of their documented skills
- Organizes time, supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively
- Participates in continuous quality improvement teams and activities
- Reports to: Nurse Manger, Nurse Clinical Coordinator, or Nurse RN
- Demonstrated EKG proficiency and fist line interventions for lethal arrhythmias
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Telemetry Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms for a group of patients assigned to the Central Monitoring Area
- Verbally redirects patients to promote patient safety including reminding patient to stay in bed, not pull at tubes, etc. When patient does not respond to verbal redirection, communicates with assigned unit caregivers to provide patient assistance
- Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. 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. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
- 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
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Contribute to Mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the Mission Statement: A. Service to the poor - Support the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life.B. Reverence - Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.C. Integrity - Inspiring trust through personal leadership.D. Wisdom - Integrating excellence and stewardship.E. Creativity - Courageous Innovation.F. Dedication - Affirming hope and joy in our ministry
- Adjusts monitor alarms. Reviews trends and alarms
- Obtains rhythm strips per hospital policy. May document or distribute rhythm strips according to hospital policy. All other duties as assigned
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Graduate of an associate degree program in cardiovascular technology or have completed one year of the associate degree program in cardiovascular technology or have a minimum of 5 years experience in performing EKGs with the ability to recognize arrhythmias and/ or Telemetry Monitoring experience
- Successfully completes an arrhythmia test, with a 80% overall including 100% on the fatal arrhythmia section
- Certification through CCI is preferred
- Physical requirements
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to communicate with physicians, SJHS-HC staff, and outside agencies
- Helpful, service-oriented approach is critical
- Computer proficiency in MS Windows and Office environment
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, organize and systematically handle a variety of tasks simultaneously
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Successful completion of EKG course and exam
- American Heart BLS Certification Required
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S Monitor Technician for bed Unit day Shift Resume Examples & Samples
- Six months experience in a health related field required
- Previous Cardiac Monitor Tech experience preferred
- Must be able to successfully pass the arrhythmia identification test prior to hire, or within introductory period
- Familiarity with medical terminology preferred, effective organization and interpersonal communication skills
- Familiarity with computers required
- EMR experience preferred
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Successful completion of hospital approved arrhythmia interpretation class and a passing score on an arrhythmia interpretation screening test
- Previous monitor tech experience preferred
- Understanding of basic medical terminology
- Previous experience with direct clinical patient care in a hospital environment preferred
- Basic computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft Windows and Office
- Demonstrated organizational, prioritizing and multitasking skills
- Capable of continuous monitoring of ECG and video monitoring on multiple screens at one time, remaining alert and focused
- Effective verbal communication skills; proficiency with the English language
- Uses discretion and courtesy
- Possesses a sense of urgency
- Prioritizes simultaneous situations
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Monitor Technician / Unit Sec-nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs a range of clerical duties that support the operations of the unit
- Completes special projects for unit director, supervisors and charge nurses
- Previous experience as a unit secretary and monitor tech in a
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Monitor Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Application of flex monitor
- Continuous observation of heart rate rhythm, pulse ox (if applicable)
- Follow policy of notifying nursing units of patient results outside of present/ordered limits
- Document immediate identification of lethal and significant arrhythmias and activation of conditions
- Evaluate and document rhythms on holter recordings
- Clerical duties as assigned
- Apply quality flex monitors while following hospital and patient protocols
- Evaluate EKG rhythms on holter recordings and formulate report
- Participate in a performance improvement program
- Positive demeanor and supportive practice evident in staff members behavior via consistent and observable interactions including patients / families, physician staff and other health professionals
- Pulse ox is be used on Pediatric and Adolescent patients
- Utilize the Cardiology and Management system, Information system effectively to ensure accurate departmental data, such as reports, statistics and patient information
- Preferred completion of a Medical Assistant program, Cardiology Technician programs, EMT/Paramedic program or 1 year of supervised training in a hospital setting
- Preferred experience with Windows, Microsoft word, and a basic arrhythmia class through a continuing education course
- Must pass Basic Arrhythmia Test Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of patients
- Ability to obtain, assess and interpret information in terms of the Electrocardiographic needs of the adult, and geriatric population
- Annual mandatory education
