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488 Turner Bridge
Chicago
IL
+1 (555) 452 0943
488 Turner Bridge
Chicago
IL
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+1 (555) 452 0943
Experience
Experience
San Francisco, CA
Monitor Tech
San Francisco, CA
Shields-Bartell
San Francisco, CA
Monitor Tech
- Provides evidence of participation in performance improvement projects
- Maintains a clean, safe, and functional working environment. Keeps work area organized
- Willingly assists other team members and works cooperatively
- Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene
- Suggest ways to improve and participate in implementation of changes
- Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living
- Assists in admission and dismissal process
Chicago, IL
Monitor Tech PRN
Chicago, IL
Spencer and Sons
Chicago, IL
Monitor Tech PRN
- Participates in the hospital's risk management program by reporting all untoward events to the risk manager at the time of the occurrence
- Assists in Quality Assessment and Improvement Program activities by retrieving data when assigned through chart review and observation monthly
- Works with assigned nursing personnel to coordinate initiation and/or discontinuation of cardiac monitoring
- Assesses quality of tracings to minimize artifact and other problems
- Receives patient status report for area of responsibility from off-going staff members
- Consistently deliver the best in customer service and patient care. As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors and other employees
- Facilitates proper utilization of EKG Monitoring
present
Boston, MA
Monitor Tech-northeast Telemetry
Boston, MA
Schimmel and Sons
present
Boston, MA
Monitor Tech-northeast Telemetry
present
- Assist with coordinating transfers
- Assist with discharges
- Assist with tear down of discharge charts
- Communication, internal and external
- Daily monitoring charge in Star system
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Belmont University
Bachelor’s Degree in Creativity
Skills
Skills
- Ability to communicate and work with medical professionals
- Any equivalent combination of education and work experience, to provide comparable knowledge, skills and abilities
- Ability to have a courteous and professional manner in regard to accomplishing responsibilities
- Ability to act with self-direction and able to take initiative
- Successful completion of a Monitor Technician program: a basic EKG course or EMS training
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to problem solve
- Good interpersonal skills
- Leadership ability, and human relations and organizational skills
- Interprets basic ECG strips for rate & rhythm
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Monitor Tech-south Telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs clerical duties related to the unit e.g. Processing physician orders, assembling charts, obtaining and filing test reports, copying charts as needed. Checks the charts at the beginning and before the end of shift for completeness
- Ensures adequate and accurate inventory of stock supplies and processes requisitions for supplies and equipment as assigned. Monitors delivery of unit supplies and stocks patient care areas to ensure supplies are available to nursing and physician staff. Arranges for maintenance and repair of department equipment. Maintains inventory of office supplies and orders as needed
- Contributes to positive unit environment
- Responsible for answering call lights courteously and relaying patient request to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
- Verbalizes and demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret cardiac rhythms
- Measures and maintains appropriate record for rhythm strips
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Monitor Tech-med / Surg W Resume Examples & Samples
- Identifies changes in rate, rhythm, or pattern, notifying RN of these changes. Responds appropriately to emergency situations, runs a continuous EKG strip and notifies appropriate staff
- Assists in answering telephone, Ensures pull down desks are in upright position after posting EKG strips on patient chart, keeps work area neat and clean, no food or drink in work station, Ensures transmitters are properly cleaned between patients, electrical cords off floor
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal growth and development by completing annual mandatory in-services and Code Validation within given time frame, attends unit-based in-services, attends monthly departmental meetings. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to unit/service needs, i.e., floating to other areas
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Monitor Tech Epilepsy Resume Examples & Samples
- Calibrates, evaluates and adjusts monitoring equipment to comply with standards
- Applies trouble shooting methods, contacts manufacturer/technical support as needed
- Archives data as needed
- Prepares recordings and data for physician interpretation
- Cleans electrodes and monitoring equipment properly
- Integrates new technologies
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Monitor Tech-telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides continuous observation of telemetry monitors
- Recognizes any arrhythmias
- Documents monitor tracing
- Communicates findings to nursing staff and physicians on a regular basis
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Holter Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Instruct both in-patient and out-patient Holter patients regarding the 24- or 48- hour procedure, give return instructions, etc. Explain purpose and completion of patient diary. Prepare skin sites and attach electrodes, complete and submit necessary paperwork including billing documentation
- Log in all completed recorders. Prepare recorder for use on the next patient, washing all components between patients using proper Infection Control guidelines
- Scan recording to identify and document all abnormal heart rhythms using a PC based system dedicated to the analysis of cardiac arrhythmias. Requires an extensive in-depth knowledge of cardiac rhythms, and complete and total attention since the playback is at high speed
- Interpret complex rhythms that have been observed and documented, compose and type up report, then present to MD for over read. Confer with Cardiologist if necessary. Call ordering MD if results are significantly abnormal
- Inventory and order all supplies. Prepare kits for each patient and provide to our off-site customers at Clinton Crossings
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates hospital telephone etiquette by answering the phones promptly, courteously and identifying department and self
- Is aware of and follows all hospital and department policies and procedures
- Promotes positive co-worker relationships through team work and cooperation. Understands and supports the needs of individuals in other departments and promotes conflict resolution. Shares information, work knowledge and experience with coworkers, physicians and students in a non-threatening manner. Offers assistance and promptly responds to requests
- Maintains high productivity and performs efficiently regardless of whether the work volume is high or low. Appropriately prioritizes work activities. Responds to difficult situation with self-control and a positive attitude. Makes decisions independently and knows when to ask for assistance. Exercises good judgment and arrives at sound decisions
- Acts as a focus of communication in the Nursing Station regarding patient care activities and locations
- Documentation is accurate, complete, and legible
- Receives, greets, and directs physicians, patients, visitors, and hospital personnel arriving to or calling the Nursing Unit in a positive and friendly manner
- Answers telephone in a courteous and helpful manner. Follows through with telephone inquiries
- Calls physicians and ancillary departments as directed
- Immediately answers call lights at the desk and communicates patient requests to appropriate nursing staff
- Maintains a clean, safe, and functional working environment. Keeps work area organized
- Maintains adequate quantity of forms, materials, supplies, and equipment inventory on assigned unit
- Assists with maintaining assignment sheets, assignment board, and other communication media
- Ensures confidentiality of patients’ medical records. Ensures complete medical record goes to HIS after discharge
- Initiates, assembles, and maintains charts for all patients on the unit within one hour of admission
- Transcribes physicians’ orders, initiates all necessary forms, requisitions, and communications necessary to implement orders. Places “red dot” next to all antibiotic orders, and places order in the bin immediately
- Enters data into the computer
- Initiates and maintains patient Kardex and information contained in the same
- Files diagnostic and laboratory reports in appropriate, functional order as prescribed by hospital and unit policy
- Assures charts in appropriate order and filled with appropriate forms
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Clerical skills Basic
- EKG class
- License/Certification Requirements
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Monitor Tech Telemetry Per Diem Varied Shift Resume Examples & Samples
- Successful completion of a Basic EKG Course
- Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course or equivalent
- Prior experience as a Unit Secretary preferred
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Telemetry Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, review history alarms, scan 24 hour data, and perform arrhythmia analysis
- Interpretation and documentation of cardiac rhythm strips and placement in patient's chart
- Communication with the nursing staff regarding changes in the patient's rhythm status
- Perform trouble shooting on the nursing unit (signal problems, lead placement, etc.) and routine battery changing
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PD Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Candidate will have the ability to utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients served
- Through the model of Shared Governance, collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidenced based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families
- Maintain Cardiac Monitoring functions for all Telemetry patients
- Run routing cardiac monitor strip at beginning of each shift on each patient
- Document each patients name, sate , room number and rhythm and appropriate strip measurements
- Communicates effectively and timely
- Maintains professional accountability and education
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Ambulatory Monitor Tech-first Shift Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform scanning of all monitor tracings in preparation for physician review
- Review Paceart system daily for new event monitor tracings
- Analyze holter monitor and event monitor tracings. Report abnormal studies to nurse or MD promptly
- Two years in medical office or hospital setting with strong background in EKG analysis and/or arrhythmia interpretation
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Orients new personnel in desk orientation
- Performs other duties as assigned by Licensed Nursing Personnel
- Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens
- Performs and documents point-of-care testing
- Performs and documents patient mobility and exercise, and comfort, rest, and sleep care needs
- Transports patients, lab work, specimens, and blood
- Organizes equipment and supplies
- Safely and correctly operates equipment (i.e. beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, hypo/hyperthermia unit, mechanical lifts, bed scales)
- Receives oncoming and gives offgoing reports
- Performs venipuncture for specimen collection under the direction of the RN/LPN. Appropriately labels and ensures delivery to the Clinical Laboratory
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Monitor Tech-nights Resume Examples & Samples
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate
- Pass EKG Strip Test with 85% or greater
- Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
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Monitor Tech PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Ensures placement of patient on EKG Monitor
- Immediately reports any change in rhythm or other pertinent observations to the charge nurse or assigned nurse
- Assesses quality of tracings to minimize artifact and other problems
- Maintains/checks arrhythmia detection as well as the high & low limit alarm settings for each monitored patient
- Ensures that the central monitoring station has adequate coverage at all times
- Reports all abnormal findings to the assigned nurse or charge RN immediately
- Answers call lights and patient need requests without delay. Ensures CNA/primary nurse acknowledges patient needs
- Completes initial review of patient status noting patient's condition/responses within the first hour of the shift
- Orients new personnel to the unit as delegated by the Charge RN/CCU Director
- Participates in the hospital's risk management program by reporting all untoward events to the risk manager at the time of the occurrence
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum of a high school degree or equivalent required
- Previous experience as a monitor tech in a hospital setting required
- Completion of basic EKG/Arrhythmia course
- Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills, Knowledge of indications and adverse reactions of cardiac IV medications
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene
- Assists patients in ambulating
- Performs non sterile dressing changes
- Passes and collects bed pans
- Collects blood samples ensuring proper patient indentification and labortory of samples
- Clean Rooms
- Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training program required
- Completion of Phlebotomy Training Program
- Nationally recognized Certification as a Phlebotomy Tech Preferred
- Current BLS through the American Heart Association required upon hire
- Working knowledge of medical terminology required
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Monitor Tech-telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- Basic EKG skills required and successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia course
- Basic Computer Skills preferred
- Six (6) months to one (1) year previous experience preferred
- Must have and maintain current BLS certification
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Monitor Tech-telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
- Completion of basic EKG course
- Excellent organizational and clerical skills
- Familiarity with computer operations
- Must be able to take call, float to other areas, and work on weekends as required
- Prior experience as a Unit Clerk and/or Monitor Technician
- Completion of medical terminology course
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Monitor Tech Days Telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- Technical or Vocational training
- Current Nursing Assistant Certification/ and Registry with TDH
- Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course
- Current BLS for health care providers
- Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills. Ability to use computer driven patient care equipment
- Competent skills in WordPerfect and Windows
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Monitor Tech Days Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates responsibility for written and verbal communication
- Maintains care of monitor station
- Ensures professional growth and development
- Demonstrates initiative by bringing forward new ideas or methods to improve cardiac monitoring/patient care
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Monitor Tech / Unit Clerk Resume Examples & Samples
- Successful completion of MMC’s ECG course or another equivalent hospital approved course prior to hire or candidates with prior monitoring experience must successfully complete MMC’s ECG challenge exam
- Ability to see and recognize monitor patterns and cardiac disrhythmias
- Ability to type a minimum of 25 wpm
- Ability to write, read, hear, and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job
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Monitor Tech Per Diem Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- B). 2 weeks telemetry observation with experienced personnel
- One (1) year telemetry technician experience in similar job capacity preferred
- Current BLS Certification at hire
- Requires a through knowledge of basic cardiac monitoring functions and rhythms identification
- Must be able to work rapidly under stressful situations with interruptions
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant Course, 2 years of a 4 year nursing school to include 1 semester of Medical Surgical Nursing and 1 semester of fundamentals, 1 year of a 2 year nursing program or comparable Military Training
- At least six months of recent Hospital or long-term care experience, which provided knowledge of basic patient-care activities related to patient care technician duties
- Passing Score on hospital Dysrhythmia Exam
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Monitor Tech-telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- · HS Diploma or equivalent
- · Maintains EKG monitoring educational requirements
- · Successful completion of approved Basic Dysrhymia Interpretation Course and score of 85% on proctored exam
- · Basic Dysrhymia Interpretation Course completed within 90 days of hire
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PD Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Monitor, interpret and record cardiac telemetry
- Communicate patient condition and changes to all caregivers
- Completion of a Basic Arrhythmia course is required
- Pass telemetry pre-test
- Current or recent monitor tech experience in a clinical setting is preferred
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Monitor Tech / Unit Sec PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- 1 Demonstrates knowledge and skill to perform all patient record and transcription activities
- 2 Uses computer proficiently
- 3 Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
- 4 Functions in an organized and time conscious manner
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Successful completion of a Monitor Technician program: a basic EKG course or EMS training
- Previous cardiac monitoring experience preferred
- A passing grade on DMC EKG test is required prior to the completion of orientation as a monitor technician
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Monitor Tech Prn Rotating Shifts Resume Examples & Samples
- Completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia class required
- Must be able to decipher physician orders and complete requisitions
- Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Participates in the Improving Organizational Performance (IOP) Process
- Performs job duties in a manner that supports service excellence and meets performance standards
- Meets attendance requirements of absenteeism and lateness
- Attends Mandatory in services and completes on-line education annually by established deadlines
- Adheres to hospital policies supporting patient rights
- Participates in development and attainment of department and/or WCCH Goals
- Reports any suspected violations of Corporate Compliance to an immediate Supervisor, Corporate Compliance Officer/Team or the Comply Line
- HIPAA – Adheres to WCCH policies and procedures regarding privacy and security of health information
- Works collaboratively to provide a safe environment for not only the patient, but staff and visitors
- Completed course in medical terminology/equivalent experience
- Basic keyboarding/typing skills equivalent to 20 wpm
- Basic Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring skills, and completes Basic Telemetry course annually
- At least one year of previous clerical experience preferred
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Monitor Tech-cv Pcu-nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Certificate of passing Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation required
- Must also pass DMC annual ECG competency with a minimum of 85%
- 1+ years of experience in a hospital setting
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Unit Sec / Monitor Tech / PCT Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrate knowledge and the ability to assess supplies and equipment required to meet the health care team’s needs
- Obtain EKGs, bedside blood sugars, vital signs, and phlebotomy after competency performed
- Presents self to patients / customers in a professional manner
- Actively demonstrates care and concern to patients / customers
- Actively listens to patients / customers. Acts in a courteous, friendly, and helpful manner exhibiting behavior supporting our CARES model
- Is teamwork oriented
- Communicates in a positive, effective manner with individuals at all times
- Seeks opportunities for learning and completes all education requirements & other activities needed to build and maintain competency. This is to be done before the required date!
- Is an active participant in performance management process
- Complies with all infection control policies
- Reports errors in accordance with procedures
- Employee demonstrates an understanding of the HCA Code of Conduct and the objectives of the ethics and compliance program, as evidenced by participation in annual training and adherence to regulations and policies
- Dysrhythmia competency within 6 months of hire
- Education: High School diploma
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Monitor Tech-centralized Telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintains professional appearance and complies with dress code
- Participates in orientation of new staff, functions as a Preceptor when assigned
- Maintains a proper, therapeutic and safe environment by operating all equipment in a safe and efficient manner and by adhering to safety practices established by the hospital
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Monitor Tech-days, Rotating Weekends Resume Examples & Samples
- Education: High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate required (if hired after January 1, 2003). Licensure/Certification: BLS certification required prior to end of
- Experience: 6 months to 1 year continuous experience in an acute care setting preferred
- Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to manipulate various types of electronic and clinical equipment, adjust and troubleshoot monitoring equipment and computer
- Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to interact and communicate in English, both orally and written, with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and families in an effective manner. Must be sensitive to cultural and
- Other: Knowledgeable of the mission, vision, and values of the hospital. Operates within the concept of patient-focused care. Evolves into an effective team member. Must adhere to dress code, good grooming, and
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Telemetry Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Documents cardiac rhythms on the Cardiac Monitor Flow Sheet and patient behaviors/interventions on the Patient Monitoring Log
- Delivers rhythm strips and other patient care documentation to the patient care units as needed
- Delivers telemetry and/or other monitoring equipment to floor, then nursing staff performs monitor hook up, patient preparation and teaching related to cardiac monitor
- Troubleshoots equipment, assisting with battery replacement and leads off as needed
- Maintains equipment and supplies
- Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management
- Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies
- Ability to perform some arithmetic calculations to calculate cardiac intervals
- Previous experience reading monitors or EKGs required
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Monitor Tech Telemetry Prn Days Resume Examples & Samples
- Must have working knowledge of basic medical terminology and be computer literate
- Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively
- Must be able to write and speak English
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EKG Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Identifies dysrhythmias and rhythm changes utilizing systematic EKG analysis and notifies assigned Registered Nurse of any changes or problems
- Verifies all alarm parameters are set and activated at the beginning of the shift and responds to monitor alarms as needed
- Assists the RN in admitting patient, including alarm settings, AICD or pacemakers
- Reports equipment safety hazards or repairs to supervision
- Successful completion of an EKG course or equivalent, required
- Previous experience, preferred
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Monitor Tech Assistant Resume Examples & Samples
- Monitors cardiac rhythms on telemetry units
- Obtain and interpret rhythm strips reporting identified changes
- Performs clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of rhythm strips in the patient record, answering phones, intercom, notify the assigned nurse)
- Maintains telemetry supplies (i.e., paper, batteries, patches, and pouches)
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Monitor Tech-variable Shifts Resume Examples & Samples
- Use knowledge of basic cardiac arrhythmia to interpret rhythm strips according to hospital policy
- Maintain correct flow of communication for quality patient care (i.e., troubleshooting, patient status, and quality issues)
- Typing skills preferred, but not required
- Telemetry experience preferred
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Nus Monitor Tech Northwest Pavilion Resume Examples & Samples
- Successful completion of the Meridian Health Monitor Tech Exam is required
- Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the heart is strongly preferred
- Must be flexible and able to rapidly adjust to changes in census. Ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times to emergent and non-emergent requests
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Monitor Tech Variable Resume Examples & Samples
- High School diploma or GED, or enrollment in ROP program
- Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics are required
- Completion of Medical Terminology course required within 1 year of hire OR successful completion of Medical Terminology final exam if employee has prior medical experience
- Must have completed and successfully passed EKG course with 80% or better
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Monitor Tech Baylor Grapevine CMU PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team
- Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergencies
- Location/Facility - Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Grapevine
- For more information on the facility, please click our Locations link
- Specialty/Department/Practice – Cental Monitoring Unit
- Shift/Schedule – PRN Days
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Monitor Tech St Francis Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Performs basic monitoring functions with component central monitoring station including, but not limited to
- Ability to read and write English, comprehend and communicate complicated verbal and written instructions, basic arithmetic skills for supply ordering and heart rate calculation at a level normally acquired through completion of high school
- Approximately one to three months on-the-job experience to learn heart rhythms, operation of the central station monitors, order transcription and computer order entry, and become familiar with unit routines
- Interpersonal skills necessary to gather and exchange factual information with physicians, patients, visitors, clergy and other health care personnel in a courteous manner
- Analytical skills in order to recognize, interpret, and report life threatening changes on the central monitors and to solve simple malfunctions of the central monitors. Also, analytical skills necessary to organize work, gather, collate and interpret data related to patient transport or transfer
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention for up to 80% work time when monitoring central station, entering and transcribing orders, answering the telephone, and talking with physicians and staff
- Ability to be on feet and walk up to 80% of work time when not at monitoring station; ability to push and/or pull 200 pounds, and lift up to 50 pounds for up to 10% of work time when position patients, moving equipment and so forth
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Monitor Tech Waxahachie Weekend Days Resume Examples & Samples
- Observes and documents ECG monitors according to established guidelines and reports to appropriate staff the necessary information such as patient name, room number, cardiac rhythm, dysrhythmia, and/or life-threatening situations
- Maintains equipment and monitors (including proper cleaning) and reports any malfunctions to the appropriate Biomed individual
- Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner
- Location/Facility – Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Waxahachie
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Monitor Tech-northeast Telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- Answer Telephones and deliver messages
- Assist with coordinating transfers
- Assist with transcription of orders if skill level permits
- At the end of 3-11 shifts, send the past 24 hour record to the appropriate unit of remote monitored patients
- Communication, internal and external
- Documentation of rhythms by printing end of shift strips, include shift summary and changes
- Interact with families and visitors
- Interpretation of cardiac rhythms
- Utilize monitor pause to ensure right monitor, right patient, and right room
- Verbally report to incoming ICT
- At least one year experience in a hospital patient care area preferred
- Possess Intermediate Care Unit, computer, typing, organizational, communication (both verbal and written) telephone etiquette skills
- Ability to use Intermediate Care Unit monitors and Central Station, telephone, fax, computer
- Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse
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Monitor Tech Bumc Resume Examples & Samples
- Operates complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system, and rhythm printers
- Helps with rhythm interpretation and dysryhthmia detection. Labels monitor strips to indicate significant events such as defibrillation, electrical-cardioversion, CPR, and/or code medication administration
- Knowledge of telemetry services
- Location/Facility – Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas
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EKG Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Prints monitor strips on each patient for interpretation by a Registered Nurse and files in the patient’s medical record. Replaces paper as needed
- Performs stat EKG’s when required
- Every other weekend and holidays as needed
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Telemetry Monitor Tech Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrates dysrhythmia monitoring skills. Possesses good organizational and computer skills
- Obtains monitor strips and posts the strips on the patient record with interpretations according to hospital policy including: Rate, P-R Interval, QRS interval and Rhythm
- . Ensures consistently that all clinical alarms i.e. cardiac monitors are set with the appropriate parameters for the patients and are audible at all times
- Uses two patient identifiers when re-banding a patient or posting lab results on a chart to ensure correct information. Demonstrates awareness of importance of accurate patient identification at all times
- Does not use unacceptable abbreviations. Alerts physicians and staff when transcribing orders. Checks for completeness and accuracy of patient's record and correct order of documents within the record
- Avoids and prevents injury to self and patients by applying the principles of body mechanics. Maintains a safe environment, functioning with an awareness and application of safety issues identified within the unit facility
- Ensures crash cart is immediately restocked with the appropriate items after each code; Notifies Charge RN of any issue with timely restocking by appropriate personnel
- Notifies the Bio-Med department for nonfunctioning equipment in a timely manner
- Maintains completeness of the patient chart for admission, discharge and transfer, belonging check lists and medication reconciliation form. Communicates to other departments of admissions and coordinates discharges/transfers as appropriate
- Practices telephone etiquette when placing and answering calls for physicians, patient families and other departments
- Maintains department specific admission, discharge, and transfer log book and staff daily patient assignment record
- Participates in department specific PI data collection
- Completes additional duties as assigned by the charge RN
- Assists in preparation of department specific monthly statistics as required
- Greets visitors and ensures that each person waits in comfort with definite expectations of when and how they will be served
- Responds with a positive manner to visitors, communicates, calls and escorts families to bedside when appropriate
- Demonstrates teamwork with peers to ensure all work is completed during the shift. Completes work from previous shift; informs next shift of incomplete assignments and pending reports
- Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to 1) Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment, 2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation, 3)Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely
- May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintains telemetry documentation of reported information and maintains telemetry monitoring equipment and supply inventory
- Makes note of irregular rhythms and monitors changes in heartbeat. Forwards changes to nurse and/or attending physician for analysis and interpretation
- Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol
- Previous monitor experience preferred; Data entry experience preferred; Medical terminology and basic computer skills required
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Monitor Tech-casual Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist with discharges
- Assist with tear down of discharge charts
- Cardiac monitoring
- Daily monitoring charge in Star system
- General Secretarial Duties
- Notify Primary Care Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor or Charge Nurse of changes
- Placement of, or send to appropriate remote unit, daily monitor renewal labels
- Provide copy of shift summary and send to appropriate unit of remote monitored patients
- Cardiac Monitor reading skills obtained through completion of Basic Arrhythmia class
- Knowledge of unit specific policies and procedures
- Possess Intermediate Care Unit, computer, typing, organizational, communication (both verbal and written) telephone etiquette skills. Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Ability to use Intermediate Care Unit monitors and Central Station, telephone, fax, computer. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Acute care is preferred
- Ability to have a courteous and professional manner in regard to accomplishing responsibilities
- Ability to act with self-direction and able to take initiative
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to work with all staff members toward unit goals
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Assists patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport
- Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient charts
- Alserts RN of significant changes in patient rhythm; performs accurate rhythm interpretation & forwards telemetry documentation to Med/Surg floors; able to troubleshoot cardiac monitoring equipment; assures alarms are activated
- Completes requests for supplies & other department services in a timely manner
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Monitor Tech, Central Telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- Evidence of a documented training program in arrhythmia recognition and basic CPR
- The interpersonal skills necessary to train and orient employees to Pediatric Nursing and to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the health care team and agencies
- The ability to perform effectively and efficiently under the pressure of stressful or emergency situations
- Maintains and demonstrates clinical competency in knowledge and technical skills to include CPR certification
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Monitor Tech, Centralized Telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- High school diploma or its equivalent required
- Possess knowledge of basic medical terminology, basic computer skills, basic telephone skills, English and BLS
- Additional training in a medically related field preferred
- The analytical ability necessary to assess patient’s condition and utilize the nursing process and professional judgement in providing comprehensive care to patients
- Demonstrates the consistent ability to function according to standard in the presence of multiple stressors with the ability to adapt effectively to unpredictable situation
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Monitor Tech DOU Nights Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum Experience: One (1) year experience in unit secretary position and/or monitor technician
- Education: High school Diploma or equivalent. Must have current BLS certification. Must have evidence of initial dysrhymia recognition skill
- Skills and Abilities: Medical terminology preferred. Basic computer skills required. Has full command of the English language. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of this position
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Telemetry / Monitor Tech PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- One year of experience as a monitor tech in a hospital setting is preferred
- BLS Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association
- Reasoning, mathematical and language skills are required
- Rhythm interpretation and communication of changes with the potential to alter the patient’s physiology and report to licensed staff immediately are required
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- 1) Tasks are performed accurately, proficiently and in a timely manner
- 2) Demonstrates competency in the set up and use of the telemetry monitoring equipment
- 3) Collects, reports and documents patient information (rhythms/rate) timely and accurately
- 4) Seeks assistance, supervision or consultation when unsure of rhythm(s) identification
- 5) Distinguishes and reports abnormalities and initiates action to provide continuity of care
- 6) Admission/dismissals are processed promptly
- 7) Preparations are made to get the monitor ready for admission
- 8) Answers phone in timely manner
- 9) Keep work area neat and orderly
- 10) Monitors are cleaned after each use
- 11) Timely reporting of equipment malfunction
- 12) Always courteous and appropriate use of telephone
- 13) Effectively/efficiently utilizes communication equipment
- 14) Courteous and respectful when communicating with physicians and staff
- 15) Notifies RN promptly of any changes in monitor
- 16) Communicates promptly of any changes in monitor
- 17) Assures patient privacy/confidentiality is maintained
- 18) Safety checklist/quality controls completed as required
- 19) Assures that alarms are activated when appropriate settings and are audible
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Monitor Tech BSW Irving CMU Night Resume Examples & Samples
- Records information in patient log and maintains accurate, neat account of patient's cardiac monitoring status during episode of care. Identifies and records patient's rhythm and changes in patient rhythm and/or condition
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in the workload and work schedules
- Location/Facility – Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Irving
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Operates complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system, and rhythm strip printers
- Maintains accurate neat account of patients cardiac monitoring status during episode of care
- Identifies and records patient rhythm in patient log as appropriate
- Verbally communicates report on pertinent patient/monitor data to/from appropriate colleagues
- During code situations, maintains contact with appropriate staff to assist with rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia detection
- Contacts biomedical engineering in a timely manner when the monitor equipment malfunctions
- Ensure and maintain proper operation and up keep of monitoring equipment
- Prefer medical or monitor tech experience
- Central Monitoring Unit: Requires validation of competency by scoring a minimum of 90% on the Basic Dysrhythmia test
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Basic clerical and computer skills
- Basic and intermediate EKG class or equivalent
- Physical Requirements: Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
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PD Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Selected candidate will monitor, interpret and record cardiac telemetry and communicate patient condition and changes to all caregivers
- Able to pass telemetry pre-test
- Current Monitor Tech experience and/or recent clinical experience preferred
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Educates patients regarding procedures. Addresses and communicates patient concerns regarding devices to physicians
- Accurately recognizes arrhythmia's, documents and immediately reports to nursing staff
- Documents rate and rhythm on rhythm record. Documents on strip and rhythm record any drugs given or pressure of chest pain. Place rhythm records on chart every 24 hours
- Assists in admission and dismissal process
- Skills to be learned as needed: Lab draw competency, Glucometer (use of), Unit clerk activities, Monitor technician proficiency, EKG technician role
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Competency is demonstrated in the set up and use of the telemetry monitoring equipment
- Communicates in an accurate, timely and complete manner to the appropriate person (PCT, Nurse, CN, NS, NM)
- Correctly Interprets rhythm strips for rate, P wave, P-R interval, QRS duration, T wave and length of QT interval and for any dysrhythmias
- Rhythm strips are obtained at admission, discharge, every four hours and with any rhythm change or significant event
- Sets up telemetry monitor for new admissions entering patient's name, account number, room number, telemetry box
- Ensures telemetry verification is completed with the nurse at the patient's bedside and logs information in the Telemetry Log Book
- Training, in-services and education appropriate to care setting and practice as required are attended
- Follows appropriate standard and/or isolation precautions and uses hand hygiene
- Patient rights, privacy and personal preferences are protected
- Telephone etiquette used
- Calls are responded to promptly and correct action taken
- Messages relayed accurately and in timely fashion
- Stays current in unit communication, attends required team meetings, and unit/hospital e-mail
- Follows chain of command
- Can state process for reporting patient care concerns
- Alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible with respect to competing noise within the unit
- Incorporates age specific safety measures under nurse supervision/direction
- Complies with THAM attendance and punctuality policy
- Suggest ways to improve and participate in implementation of changes
- Attends meetings as required
- Provides evidence of participation in performance improvement projects
- Takes advantage of opportunities to learn and develop self
- Accepts, provides, and utilizes feedback positively to change behaviors negatively impacting individual or team
- Uses positive one-on-one, first party communications (i.e. Pledge to my Peers)
- Adheres to the scheduling guidelines
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Monitor Tech Telemetry PD Night Lakewood Regional Resume Examples & Samples
- Telephone Skills: Must demonstrate hospital telephone etiquette by answering the phones promptly, courteously and by identifying department and self
- Policy/Procedures: Is aware of and follows all hospital and department policies and procedures
- Teamwork: Promotes positive co-worker relationships through teamwork and cooperation. Understands and supports the needs of individuals in other departments and promotes conflict resolution. Shares information, work knowledge and experience with co-workers, physicians, and students in a non-threatening manner. Offers assistance and promptly responds to requests
- Productivity: Maintains high productivity and performs efficiently regardless of whether the work volume is high or low. Appropriately prioritizes work activities. Responds to difficult situations with self-control and a positive attitude. Makes decisions independently and knows when to ask for assistance. Exercises good judgment and arrives at sound decisions
- Clinical duties
- Patient Rights
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Monitor Tech, PRN Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintains orderly unit
- Utilized patient call system as indicated and communicates to appropriate staff
- Maintains and documents EKG/other telemetry data on appropriate forms as per policy
- Maintains working knowledge of monitoring equipment used on unit
- Processes admission/transfer/discharge of patients on telemetry
- Maintains par levels of the telemetry batteries
- Demonstrates competency in interpretation of ECG strips by satisfactory completion of yearly competency exam
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- 1 year hospital experience preferred
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Telemetry Monitor Tech / Pct-telemetry Resume Examples & Samples
- Certified Nursing Assistant licensed in Colorado by DORA, required
- High school diploma or GED, required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required
- One year experience as a C.N.A and/or Tele Monitor Tech in an acute hospital setting, required
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Monitor Tech Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides observation of cardiac monitors to maintain consistent knowledge of any changes in monitor patterns and any potential lethal or dangerous dysrhythmias. Does not leave monitors unattended
- Records, documents, and files rhythm strips according to policy and procedure in an accurate, legible, and timely manner in the medical record
- Communicates patient safety issues, and problems, broken equipment, etc. to charge nurse, patient care nurse, and/or nurse manager
- Admits and discharges patients into the monitor bank expediently upon admission or discharge and assigns telemetry boxes if on a telemetry unit in an efficient and timely manner
- Answers phones and patient call system if applicable to the unit in a courteous and professional manner
