TELEMETRY MONITOR TECH- Part-time Evening/Nights

JOB DUTIES

Provide patient monitoring support and direct patient care. Maintain records and documents of cardiac rhythm for nursing staff. Observe and interpret cardiac rhythm of patients. Post and interpret rhythm strips at regular intervals. Perform lead placement on patients. Report any changes in latest and previous strips to nurse. Recognize and respond to abnormal patient condition. Clean medical equipment after each patient use. Validate and test medical equipment for any problems. Report monitoring equipment repairs in timely manner. Maintain medical supplies and equipment needed to provide patient monitoring. Train new staff on operation of monitoring system. Deliver quality patient care services in timely and accurate manner. Maintain clean and safe work area.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

High School graduate or equivalent. EMT, Certified Nursing or Medical Assistant preferred. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Experience in data entry or typing preferred. Legible handwriting. Fluent knowledge of medical terminology. Current BLS, PALS and ACLS Healthcare Provider card.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature changes. A large part of work time is standing and walking. Subject to certain distasteful patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases. May be exposed to potential hazards such as chemical wastes, body wastes, fluids and other possible infectious material.

DISCLOSURE MMC

commits to review, under the intent of this standard, and in coordination with medical professional opinion's and physical demands job analysis performed by certified professionals, an individual's ability to be reasonably accommodated within the role they are responsible and qualified to perform. MMC is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. Meadville Medical Center will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection that the ADA. Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific tasks does not exclude them from the position if the task is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position, or is imperative for patient care and to meet emergency situations. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.