Evergreen Health
Monitor Tech (Per Diem)
Pay$23.31 - $35.35 / hour
LocationKirkland/Washington
Employment typeOther
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Job Description
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- Monitors patients using electronic systems.
- Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, and interpretation of patient record in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm and prior variances. Abnormal clinical signs, variances and alarms are recognized immediately according to established departmental criteria.
- Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component variance and alarms.
- Patient data is documented in a timely, accurate and complete manner according to departmental standards. Assembles and maintains patient telemetry record for admission to discharge.
- Maintains all telemetry equipment and telemetry supplies inventory.
- Orients and trains new staff and students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Previous hospital inpatient experience either in direct bedside care or unit clerical duties
- A successful test score on interpretation of cardiac rhythms and rhythm components
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
- Previous experience as a telemetry monitor technician.
- Prior successful completion of a dysrhythmia recognition course including: cardiac anatomy and physiology; correct monitoring lead placement; waves, intervals, and measurements, including QT intervals and ST segments; interpretation of sinus rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, atrioventricular blocks, bundle branch blocks, and ventricular rhythms; paced rhythms and pacemaker malfunctions.
- Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
- Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
- Free parking
- Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
Wage Range: $23.31 - $35.35 per houru00A0Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.u00A0Job Summary
Responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of patient cardiac rhythms and rhythm components via electronic systems. Responsible for notifying appropriate staff of variance and alarms according to departmental policy. Documents patient data in a timely manner according to departmental standards. Monitored patients are not limited to a maximum number or specific age group. Performs job duties directly on a nursing unit or remotely in a central unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse.u00A0Primary Dutiesu00A0u00A0License, Certification, Education or Experience u00A0REQUIREDu00A0for the position:u00A0DESIREDu00A0for the position:u00A0Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your familyu00A0At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employeesu2019 commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.u00A0u00A0u00A0 This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. Union membership is optional.u00A0About the company
EvergreenHealth is an American regional healthcare system based in the Seattle metropolitan area of Washington state.