The Fairview Southdale Hospital is an award winning multispecialty health care system in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. It is comprised of more than 40 specialty services, using innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. We are looking for Telemetry Monitor Technician (Tele Tech) to join our team (Edina, MN).

About this position:

This is an evening position, 8 hour shifts with every other weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Benefit eligible.

Our Telemetry Monitor Technicians observe and monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in regularity, configuration and rate of rhythm and report findings to nurse.

Appropriately documents and communicates monitored recordings.

Performs continuous, accurate observations and interpretations of rhythms while promoting safe monitoring.

• Identifies and enters the patient information. Measures and reports intervals of the cardiac rhythm and other parameters at designated intervals. Reports significant changes in monitor patterns and follows the scope of practice expectations.
• Accurately recognizes and reports life threatening arrhythmias (i.e. Asystole, Vfib, Vtach) following department protocols.
• Collaborate with RN to ensure appropriate alarms are set based on physician order or individual need.
• Assure constant coverage of patient monitoring station.
• Maintains a high focus on patient safety by troubleshooting equipment problems
• Notifies appropriate person of needed battery replacement or electrode replacement in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates yearly competency in skills necessary to ensure adequate knowledge of ECG interpretation and maintenance of monitoring equipment.

Demonstrates appropriate documentation and communication.

• Provides rhythm strips printouts as designated. Accurately documents patient rhythms following protocols.
• Communicates reportable findings consistently and in a timely manner to nursing.
• Uses the chain of command to ensure patient information is communicated effectively
• Delivers handoff covering pertinent observations at end of shift or at the time of hand off.
• Assist in answering phone calls for the unit.
• Takes direction from charge nurse.

Demonstrates proper maintenance and inventory of all equipment.

• Inventories and maintains supplies needed related to equipment. Ensures equipment needing repairs is submitted to the Biomedical department. Tracks equipment. Keeps equipment clean and ready for daily use.

Assumes an active role in mentoring team members.

• Uses knowledge and experience to facilitate the professional growth of existing colleagues and new team members.

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
• Fulfills all organizational requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications