Telemetey Monitor Tech

Job Description

Unit Notes

•*AZ Clinical Command Center located in Phoenix AZ is looking for a virtual monitor tech; facility is referred to as a Virtual Hospital Setting **Medical Solutions Prescreen Interview, If recommended, AUTO OFFER (time off must be approved by facility); the hiring manager has 24-hours to accept/decline this candidate. may call for 2nd interview.” ***Must pass Advanced Dysrhythmia exam prior to accepting (Lethal rhythms will be pass or fail and only one chance) **cannot have another job with on assignment for night shift positions, must be available for 2-3 days of day shift for orientation **strict no cell phone policy, hospital provides work phone number for traveler to share **hospital DOES NOT sign timesheets In addition to 2 years in in a work related position. And then I did have a note in another area about the 3 months of education able to be waived if a strong candidate. # of beds: 340 Ratios 45-60 patients (monitoring virtually) Required Certifications: ● Graduation from one of the following accredited programs, including EKG Interpretation: ● Minimum 2 years of recent related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities. 3 years of experience is preferred. Job Duties: This complex position is responsible for performing remote surveillance for multiple locations, specific to cardio-pulmonary rhythms via a central monitoring station, and for recognizing, recording and reporting potentially dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias following established standards and procedures per applicable regulatory requirements. Work is primarily performed in a centralized monitoring unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Each Technician can potentially watch up to 60 patients due to the highly advanced IT technology capabilities. The incumbent will accurately recognize cardiac rhythms and follow command center policy. Accurately take appropriate action and follow established protocols in notifying local RN staff of changes in cardiac rhythm and arrhythmias. The incumbent is expected to follow proper communication channels in handling routine and emergency situations; follow established protocols/procedures; have awareness of and strive to improve patient outcomes and department metrics.   Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Supervisor and Director available. Monitor Equipment GE and Ascom Shifts & Scheduling '12 hour shifts; 0700 - 1930 and 1900 - 0730 No set schedules. Weekend Requirement Weekends, must work 4 weekend shifts during a schedule. Weekends are Friday, Saturday for nightshift and Saturday, Sunday for dayshift. Example, could work every other weekend or could chose every Saturday during a 4 week period to accomplish the 4 shifts. Holiday Requirement Yes. Is there a call or standby requirement? No, but can occur if the census drops and someone is on low census. Floating Requirements Opportunity to cross train to Virtual Patient Companion or Clinical Connection Specialists. Scrub Color/Dress Code Business casual. Unit/Department specific orientation Yes and for the first group when we go-live there will be a mandatory in person with the GE team.