The Telemetry Monitor Technician is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication and documentation of cardiac rhythms, rhythm components and telemetry indicators for multiple patients. The individual will view multiple patients’ electrocardiographic displays to monitor noninvasive cardiac activity of patients and notify appropriate healthcare personnel on variances in the electrocardiographic pattern. These monitoring requirements will apply to Appalachian Regional Healthcare patients at a remote location across the system. The Telemetry Monitor Technician is responsible for collaboration with clinical staff in order to establish appropriate communication with each site. The Telemetry Monitor Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting routine technical concerns with equipment and notifying biomedical equipment individuals for

non-basic repairs.

• Monitors multiple patients' cardiac activity through electrocardiographic displays and communicates rhythm changes or abnormalities to appropriate healthcare personnel. Responds appropriately to monitor alarms to promote safe patient care.
• Reviews patient information to establish baseline cardiac rhythms and identify rhythm variances, ensuring accurate interpretation and documentation for use in patient care decisions.
• Maintains and updates patient monitoring records to ensure accurate documentation of cardiac activity and support appropriate patient care.
• Troubleshoots and identifies routine technical issues with telemetry monitoring systems and performs basic corrective actions or notifies appropriate Biomedical Equipment personnel as necessary.
• Utilizes telephone and overhead paging systems to communicate effectively with patient care teams throughout ARH facilities.
• Maintains regular attendance to ensure continuous monitoring and fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
• Completes ongoing education, training, and competency requirements to maintain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform role-specific functions within scope of practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.