Monitor EKG Technician
Monitor EKG Technician
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05-04-2025
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05-04-2025
Job Description
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Job Summary
Performs continuous observation of monitors for assigned groups of patients with an average of 6472 monitors. This includes critical care cardiac medical/surgical interventional platform and remote monitoring for all other areas. Performs continuous observation of apnea monitoring for the family care unit. Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms (EKGs) and provides patient education associated with EKGs.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitors and communicates changes in cardiac rhythm. Interprets and documents rhythm heart rate and appropriate measurements in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Interprets and identifies normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms and rates. Responds to clinically significant cardiac rhythms or rate disturbances by immediate assessment of alarms and equipment and timely notification to the appropriate nursing staff.
- Determines reviews and revises alarm settings for each patient based on physician orders and/or telemetry protocols and policies.
- Recognizes artifacts in tracings and takes appropriate corrective action with timely notification to the appropriate nursing staff.
- Attaches electrode leads to proper body areas based on ordered tests. Prepares skin and surroundings to ensure valid results.
- Obtains and documents EKG readings as directed.
- Programs monitors and registers patients online depending on the ordered monitor.
- Monitors patients during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
- Notes and forwards results to physicians for analysis and interpretation.
- Monitors and processes EKGs in the EKG software and the EMR.
- Runs a minimum of a sixsecond strip at least once per shift whenever a significant change in rhythm rate or conduction occurs and/or according to policy. Scans all appropriate strips into EMR per policy.
- Maintains clean and orderly work area.
- Maintains equipment and medical supplies including reordering stocking cleaning and troubleshooting. Troubleshoots alarms monitors batteries and equipment problems.
- Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned including filing and data entry.
Qualifications
- High school diploma General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
- No experience required
- BLS Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 025 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting 2575 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 025 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 025 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 2575 lbs: Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Rarely
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles surpass goals celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE We focus on service to patients customers and team members by anticipating their needs thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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