Cardiac Monitor Tech (Telemetry Tech)

Overview

The University of Minnesota Medical Center

• East Bank Campus is looking for a passionate and hardworking Nursing Monitor Technician to join our Cardiology unit!

Our 38-bed unit cares for patients with heart conditions, heart and lung transplants, surgeries, chest pains, heart failures and rhythm issues.

This position works a .75FTE (60 hours per 2 week pay period), on the overnight shift. These are are 12 hour shifts (7pm-730am) with every third weekend rotation.

Responsibilities/Job Description

This position is responsible for:

• Observing and monitoring a central bank of patient information related to EKGs oxygen saturation and BP's

• Timely communication to RN if there are any changes in these parameters

You may also work as a Nursing Station Technician under the direction of a nurse to assist in:

• Delivery of patient care including personal hygiene and daily activities

• Transporting patients and equipment

• Setting up and maintaining patient rooms

• Reordering and stocking supplies

Qualifications

Required:

• Basic Life Support

• Basic ECG training, reading and interpretation at time of hire or within 30 days

• OR-

• NST for minimum of one year on Cardiac Telemetry PCU - OR -
• Nursing Student with successful completion of one year

Preferred:

• Completion of formal Medical Assistant, EMT, Nursing Assistant or other formal health science education program

• 1+ years related health care experience

• Formal ECG training

• ECG Certification

Additional Requirements (must be obtained or completed within a period of time):

• Successful completion of Basic ECG interpretation class within 30 days of hire and annual ECG test