DescriptionWe are searching for a Monitor Technician-someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position youll manage telemetry equipment and monitor patients. You will provide clerical assistance medical records management order communication charge posting and coordinate ancillary testing/procedures.
Think you have what it takes
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Requirements:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
- Training in age appropriate EKG interpretation and experience as a Monitor Technician
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills with telemetry equipment as daily measured by observation and documentation
- Act as a resource to telemetry equipment
- Demonstrate accurate interpretation of EKG patterns as measured through daily observation by charge nurse and/or physician review with less than two exceptions annually (measured according to difficulty in interpretation).
- Identifies any changes in patients monitored rhythm accurately and immediately as measured by review of log by charge nurse and/or physician with less than two exceptions annually.
- Obtains and gives report to appropriate charge nurse and/or nurse every shift regarding patients rhythm status as measured through documentation
- Positively interacts with other members of the health care team in order to meet the needs of the patient and family
- Pulls and documents appropriate information (patients name diagnosis reason for telemetry and rhythm) every two hours on telemetry log as measured through documentation
- Maintain visitor log and entry logs
Required Experience:
IC