Monitor Technician - Orthopedics- PT- Flex- MHW
Memorial Healthcare System, Florida, NY, United States
Location
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Overview
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well‑being and, most of all, the quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary
Under the supervision of a RN, the Monitor Technician monitors, recognizes, and interprets cardiac rhythms while identifying deviations in patients’ baseline and changes in SpO 2 . The Monitor Technician notifies the registered nurse of changes to a patient’s status and initiates the appropriate emergency response by the critical care team in the event of a lethal arrhythmia, including irregular heart rhythms and cardiac arrest.
Responsibilities
Performs continual and simultaneous surveillance for the operation of complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system and rhythm printers.
Documents the electrocardiograph tracings of patients on telemetry monitors.
Identifies arrhythmias, deviations in each patient’s baseline, signs of patient deterioration, and intervenes to ensure patient safety.
Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
Records information in patient’s log and maintains an accurate, neat account of the patient’s cardiac monitoring status during an episode of care. Identifies and records the patient’s rhythm and changes in patient rhythm and condition. Updates patient’s records with all readings taken from the heart monitor or EKGs.
Attaches electrodes to patients’ bodies to record electrical impulses from the heart for continuous ECG monitoring.
Reports abnormal changes in a patient’s telemetry monitoring to nursing staff or immediate supervisor or designated chain of command.
Activates emergency response or rapid response for lethal arrhythmia or cardiac arrest.
Competencies
Accountability
Customer Service
Patient and Family Centered Care
Patient Safety – Ancillary/Support
Problem Solving
Responding to Change
Standards of Behavior
Telemetry Monitoring and Interpretation
Education and Certification Requirements
Vocation Technical: Electrocardiogram Competency (Required)
BLS American Heart E‑Card (BLS AHA ECARD) – American Heart Association
BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) – American Heart Association
BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) – Red Cross
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart in relation to waves, complexes, time and voltage as shown through the conduction system and strip interpretation. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires sitting for long periods monitoring and interpreting patients’ cardiac rhythms. Knowledge of telemetry services. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in the workload and work schedules.
Required Work Experience: Minimum six months of experience required after completion of the Monitor Technician Extern program. Minimum of six months experience in lieu of Vocation Technical (VOCTECH) in cases where the applicant is not a graduate of the Monitor Technician Extern program. Monitor Technician certification required. Electrocardiogram Competency (ECG/EKG) required. New hires minimum of six months experience required: if the incumbent has no prior work experience, he or she will be placed in the Monitor Technician – Extern role. Additional education info: Successful completion of ECG/EKG interpretation coursework required.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Bending and Stooping = 20%
Climbing = 0%
Keyboard Entry = 60%
Kneeling = 20%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
Lifting or Carrying 0 – 25 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
Lifting or Carrying 25 – 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling 0 – 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling 26 – 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Reaching = 0%
Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
Running = 0%
Sitting = 60%
Squatting = 20%
Standing = 20%
Walking = 20%
Audible Speech = 60%
Hearing Acuity = 60%
Smelling Acuity = 0%
Taste Discrimination = 0%
Depth Perception = 60%
Distinguish Color = 60%
Seeing - Far = 60%
Seeing - Near = 60%
Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
Asbestos = 0%
Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
Dust = 40%
Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
Hazardous Medication = 0%
Latex = 0%
Computer Monitor = 60%
Domestic Animals = 20%
Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
Fire Risk = 20%
Hazardous Noise = 0%
Heating Devices = 0%
Hypoxia = 0%
Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
Magnetic Fields = 0%
Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
Potential Electric Shock = 20%
Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
Radiation = 0%
Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
Unprotected Heights = 0%
Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift
Nights
Equal Opportunity Employment
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
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Pembroke Pines, Florida
Overview
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well‑being and, most of all, the quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary
Under the supervision of a RN, the Monitor Technician monitors, recognizes, and interprets cardiac rhythms while identifying deviations in patients’ baseline and changes in SpO 2 . The Monitor Technician notifies the registered nurse of changes to a patient’s status and initiates the appropriate emergency response by the critical care team in the event of a lethal arrhythmia, including irregular heart rhythms and cardiac arrest.
Responsibilities
Performs continual and simultaneous surveillance for the operation of complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system and rhythm printers.
Documents the electrocardiograph tracings of patients on telemetry monitors.
Identifies arrhythmias, deviations in each patient’s baseline, signs of patient deterioration, and intervenes to ensure patient safety.
Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
Records information in patient’s log and maintains an accurate, neat account of the patient’s cardiac monitoring status during an episode of care. Identifies and records the patient’s rhythm and changes in patient rhythm and condition. Updates patient’s records with all readings taken from the heart monitor or EKGs.
Attaches electrodes to patients’ bodies to record electrical impulses from the heart for continuous ECG monitoring.
Reports abnormal changes in a patient’s telemetry monitoring to nursing staff or immediate supervisor or designated chain of command.
Activates emergency response or rapid response for lethal arrhythmia or cardiac arrest.
Competencies
Accountability
Customer Service
Patient and Family Centered Care
Patient Safety – Ancillary/Support
Problem Solving
Responding to Change
Standards of Behavior
Telemetry Monitoring and Interpretation
Education and Certification Requirements
Vocation Technical: Electrocardiogram Competency (Required)
BLS American Heart E‑Card (BLS AHA ECARD) – American Heart Association
BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) – American Heart Association
BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) – Red Cross
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart in relation to waves, complexes, time and voltage as shown through the conduction system and strip interpretation. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires sitting for long periods monitoring and interpreting patients’ cardiac rhythms. Knowledge of telemetry services. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in the workload and work schedules.
Required Work Experience: Minimum six months of experience required after completion of the Monitor Technician Extern program. Minimum of six months experience in lieu of Vocation Technical (VOCTECH) in cases where the applicant is not a graduate of the Monitor Technician Extern program. Monitor Technician certification required. Electrocardiogram Competency (ECG/EKG) required. New hires minimum of six months experience required: if the incumbent has no prior work experience, he or she will be placed in the Monitor Technician – Extern role. Additional education info: Successful completion of ECG/EKG interpretation coursework required.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Bending and Stooping = 20%
Climbing = 0%
Keyboard Entry = 60%
Kneeling = 20%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
Lifting or Carrying 0 – 25 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
Lifting or Carrying 25 – 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling 0 – 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling 26 – 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Reaching = 0%
Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
Running = 0%
Sitting = 60%
Squatting = 20%
Standing = 20%
Walking = 20%
Audible Speech = 60%
Hearing Acuity = 60%
Smelling Acuity = 0%
Taste Discrimination = 0%
Depth Perception = 60%
Distinguish Color = 60%
Seeing - Far = 60%
Seeing - Near = 60%
Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
Asbestos = 0%
Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
Dust = 40%
Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
Hazardous Medication = 0%
Latex = 0%
Computer Monitor = 60%
Domestic Animals = 20%
Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
Fire Risk = 20%
Hazardous Noise = 0%
Heating Devices = 0%
Hypoxia = 0%
Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
Magnetic Fields = 0%
Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
Potential Electric Shock = 20%
Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
Radiation = 0%
Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
Unprotected Heights = 0%
Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift
Nights
Equal Opportunity Employment
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
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