Remote Cardiac Monitoring Technician

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

March 19, 2024

Department:

16005005 Centralized Telemetry Monitor

Shift:

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Service Workers

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Observes, documents and reports baseline EKG rhythms, trends and changes to RNs and physicians on non-cardiovascular and selected cardiovascular patients. This service is provided to patient care units, clinical community and remotely at other Allina hospitals.

Key Position Details:

This position is onsite working at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN

• 6 months experience of heart Rythm interpretation required.

• Benefit eligible.

• SEIU Contract

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Observes, documents and reports baseline EKG rhythm, trends and changes

• Runs and interprets EKG rhythm strips on admission, every 24 hours, in response to alarm events and when requested.

• Measures PR, QRS, QT and QTc segments.

• Provides rhythm interpretation information to all care givers/providers as needed.

• Initiates rhythm reports for patient record according to established protocol or per ordered frequency.

• Maintains quality for monitor tracings

• Ensures proper skin prep when placing telemetry leads.

• Changes lead patch every 72 hours or more frequent as needed.

• Tailors alarm settings per patient.

• Cleans and maintains telemetry equipment.

• Works with Biomed to troubleshoot and keep equipment in good working order.

• Consults with RNs as needed regarding rhythm interpretation.

• Ensures all monitoring equipment and supplies are in stock and available.

• Performs artifact free 12 lead EKGs

• Posts original tracing in patient record.

• Transmits EKG according to policies of EKG department.

• Obtains STAT EKGs immediately and communicates results to caregiver.

• Provides environment that is safe for patients, visitors and staff

• Uses equipment per department and manufacturer guidelines.

• Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergent situations.

• Orients new patients to remote monitoring and updates care boards.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following requirements:

• Associate's or Vocational degree health care related or

• Vocational or Technical Training EMT certification or

• Nursing Assistant Certification (Certified Nursing Assistant

• CNA)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years EKG/Telemetry interpretation experience or
• 1+ years Hospital experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Emergency Medical Tech

• MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board preferred upon Hire

Physical Demands

Light Work:

Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently