Monitor Technician: Progressive Care Unit, Full time, Weekend Days

Shifts Available:

* Weekend Days

Department:Progressive Care Unit, Capital Region Medical Center
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range:$16.68 - $26.31per hour, based on experience

* Shift Differentials:Additional $0.70 per hour for the night shift and $1.00 per hour for weekends.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Telemetry Monitoring Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient care, excels in critical thinking, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will play a crucial role in monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, ensuring the highest level of care for our patients. If you are a team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to excellence, we want you on our team. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our patients every day!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-StateEmployersseven years in a row, andthat'slargely aresult of the incredible culture and teamwe'vebuilt. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired,hard-workingand collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part ofsomething bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center andregion'sonly Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health,visionand dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuitionassistancefor employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

The Telemetry Monitoring Technician provides customer-focused telemetry monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms to ensure the prompt andaccuratedelivery of care vital to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, suspected arrhythmias, drug intervention per floor with need for observation, and potential of life-threatening cardiac events. Initiates code and rapid response teams for patients at risk of death or serious harm. Collaborates with health care providers toinitiate, monitor, and communicate findings during video monitoring of patients at risk of harm due to medical conditions.Assistswith delivery and maintenance of inventory, including inventory storage, cleaning, and troubleshooting.

Establishes andmaintainsaccuracy andproficiencyin the analysis and interpretation of ECG rhythms, spo2 waveforms, and other vital signs, as set by physician orders, which are used tomonitorpatients' overall medical condition. Preserves records within the cardiac monitoring system for access by the treatment team. Conducts ongoing surveillance of patient ECG rhythms. Surveillance may also include blood pressure, spo2 level, respiratory rate, and Co2 level, depending on the acuity level. Responsiblefor developing a comprehensive understanding of patient conditions and communicatingtoRNs and clinicians with immediate notification of changes in cardiac rhythms.Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm patterns, current patterns, and prior variances.Admits, transfers, and discharges patients and enters all required information in the telemetry monitoring system. Observes assigned monitors continuously and responds to alarms promptly and appropriately. Acts as preceptor and mentor to new monitor technicians.

Provides brief, focused education to nursing staff to promote an understanding of cardiac rhythms. Initiates telemetry monitoring via delivery and attachment of telemetry monitoring equipment, or in conjunction with the Care Team Associate (CTA) or RN.Maintainsa shift call log documenting communications related to unresolved escalations of vital signs and other conditions. Maintains inventory, including storage, ordering, troubleshooting of faulty equipment, and disinfection procedures.Assistsin daily operations, contributing to an ongoinghigh levelof customer satisfaction, safety, and experience. May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma oran equivalentcombination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can beacquired.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree or trade school equivalent.

Healthcare experience.

Additionallicense/certification requirements asdeterminedby the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position isvery activeand requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objectsweighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinelycomes into contact withpatients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day,365 daysa year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will berequired.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.