Monitor Technician

• continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes
• meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation
• performs basic monitoring functions with component central monitoring station
• admitting and discharging from the Central Monitor and assigning arrhythmia monitoring, if needed
• adjusting alarm limits at the RN’s direction, validating alarms, changing paced status, and turning alarms on/off
• printing strip recordings at intervals per policy, printing strip recordings of alarms, and assuring that any changes in conduction, rhythm, or rate requiring immediate attention are reviewed by an RN. Posting review strip sheets to the appropriate patient chart (ICU) or unit (PCU or telemetry) daily
• troubleshooting monitor problems and contacting Bio Med for repairs as appropriate
• notifies appropriate floor to notify nursing staff of need for assessment of patient arrythmia, no signal, low battery, etc.
• may help assemble new patient charts, maintains current patient charts, and breaks down patient charts on dismissal. Posts appropriate reports to patient chart
• performs receptionist and secretarial support for unit. Utilizes telephone and paging systems. Clerical duties include posting charges, ordering supplies, filing, and printing forms. Generates and maintains work orders to Plant Operations and Maintenance
• cleans and maintains specialized equipment (e.g., tele boxes, monitor cables and modules) as directed by the Unit Manager or designee

High School Graduate or equivalent, upon hire

medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings