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The Monitor Technician monitors, records, interprets, and documents patients' electrocardiograph tracings on telemetry monitors. This position recognizes and reports arrhythmias to medical or nursing staff.
Job Responsibility
Monitors, records, interprets, and documents patients' electrocardiograph tracings on telemetry monitors
Recognizes and reports arrhythmias to medical or nursing staff
Operates complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system, and rhythm printers
Observes and documents ECG monitors following guidelines
Reports necessary information like patient name, room number, cardiac rhythm, dysrhythmia, and life-threatening situations to appropriate staff
Maintains, monitors, cleans equipment and reports any malfunctions to the appropriate Biomed person
Sets up central station
Monitors alarms, troubleshoots false alarms, and corrects improper placement
Helps with rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia detection
Labels monitor strips to show events like defibrillation, electrical-cardioversion, CPR, and code medication administration
Records information in the patient's log and keeps an accurate, neat account of the patient's cardiac monitoring status during care
Identifies and records the patient's rhythm and changes in rhythm and condition
Requirements
H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
Less than (1) One Year of Experience
Must enroll in the right educational program to receive the Cardiac Rhythm Test within one year if not currently certified
Understand heart anatomy and physiology related to waves, complexes, time, and voltage
Knowledge of telemetry services
Verbal and written communication skills
Relational skills
Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adjust to changes in the workload and work schedules
Ability to set priorities, make critical selections, and respond quickly to emergencies
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional way
What we offer
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%