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Corewell Health Corporate
Central Monitor Tech
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What they do
A Telemetry Technician operates EKG (electrocardiogram) equipment to monitor heart activity in a patient. Works closely with cardiologists to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and problems.
$42,703 / year median in Michigan
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Remotely monitors patients and/or patient information using remote monitoring technology. Monitors and interprets heart rhythm or other patient data to detect variances from baseline. Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances. Observes screen of cardiac monitor and informs Registered Nurse (RN) of variances to initiate examination of patient. Documents and posts information on patient records if applicable. Provides continuous observation and surveillance of multiple adult or pediatric patients via video monitoring technology. Requires patient interaction and redirection via remote video monitoring technology. Observes screen of video monitor and informs clinical bedside staff members of situations needing intervention. Answers call for inquiries concerning patients from medical staff and the patient care team. Essential Functions Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients in the hospital to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment: Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances. Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm. Informs RN of variances to initiate examination of patient. Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern, using calipers, and posts information on patient records. Provides continuous observation and surveillance of multiple adult or pediatric patients via video monitoring technology. Interacts with patients and redirects via video monitoring technology. Answers calls for inquiries concerning patients from medical staff and the patient care team. Maintains records by labeling, assembling, filing/distributing appropriate reports/documents, maintaining log order and other related duties. Cleans environment/work area/equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel. Qualifications Required Required High School Diploma or equivalent 6 months of relevant experience health care Preferred Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Required CRT-CPR
- AHA American Heart Association Ludington 90 Days required About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities.
- to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope.
- Lakeland Hospital St Joseph
- 1234 Napier Ave
- St Joseph Department Name Nursing Operations Central Monitoring A 3 St Joseph
- Niles and St Joseph Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Evening (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 24 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend
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