Job Description:

York Hospital in York, Maine is looking for a full-time, 36 hour/week, 2 - 12 hour days with variable shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm and 1 - 12 hour night, 7:00 pm to 7:30 am., Telemonitor Technician. The Monitor Technicians are responsible for on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides RN's and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms. This is a 13 week assignment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMaintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients' cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing clinicians of any rate/rhythm changes according to clinician/provider orders.Collection of data necessary for placement of telemetryMeasures and interprets patients' heart rhythm and documents on patient record per department standards. of intervals for strip documentationEctopy checks twice per shiftDaily telemetry box maintenanceAnswers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers. Uses clear and complete communication with the unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm.Accurate charging of telemetry, chart maintenanceEKG procedures.The Monitor Technician maintains the highest standards of practice in the clinical setting and is responsible for creating exceptional patient/family experiences during the delivery of this care.Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge. Performs configuration as necessary.

MINIMUM EDUCATION• High School Diploma or GED• Successful completion of York Hospital Clinical and Professional Development Dysrhythmia Course and EKG exam prior to completion of orientation.BLS certifiedAcquires and maintains ongoing education in the field of practice.EXPERIENCE• Two years' experience monitoring ECG/Dysrhythmia in a physician's office, clinic, hospital, or similar setting required.SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR COMPETENCIES• Knowledge of basic anatomy /physiology of the heart.• bility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clinicians, and the general public.• bility to work under moderate pressure for extended periods of time.• bility to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times to emergent and non-emergent requests.• bility to communicate clearly and concisely.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee frequently is required to stand and walk and is occasionally required to sit. The employee is required to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with arms and legs.

Position Urgency:Normal

Shifts:2 - 12 hr shifts; 2 Day shifts 7:00 am to 7:30 pm - and 1 - 12 hour night 7:00 pm to 7:30 am.

State License Details:Not Needed

Minimum Years of Experience:2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:36

Specialty Type:Nursing

Sub Specialty:Telemetry Cardiac, Telemetry Med / Surg

General Certifications:BLS/BCLS

Bilingual:No

EMR Used:No Listing

Holiday Coverage Required:Yes