Monitor Tech

Performs basic patient cardiac rhythm assessments, identifies deviations, and documents responses to rhythm change interventions.

• Able to interpret normal and abnormal rhythms, able to recognize artifact; Identifies and prioritizes problems according to the patients’ assessed needs and ensures patient rhythm strips are re-assessed in accordance with needs and standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring lead based on patient presentation
• Records and saves cardiac rhythm strips at start of every shift and every four hours or as needed and during emergencies
• Works with team during both admissions and transfers to maintain monitored status; obtains baseline data within ten minutes of admission or return to unit
• Posts telemetry strips on patient records in an accurate and timely fashion; assures 100% accuracy with patient identification protocols when posting strips and other patient information in the medical records.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:  
  • American Heart Association BLS CPR required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire. 
  • Successful annual completion of Basic Rhythm Competency.

Preferred:

• Experience: 1 to 2 years of job-related experience preferred.