Monitor Technician - Telemetry (Nights)

05130 MONITOR TECH 

Under the supervision of an RN, performs telemetry monitoring.

Reports to: Director of Critical Care Unit/Stepdown

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required

License: N/A

Certifications: Handle with Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire/transfer

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.

Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Identifies and corrects for artifacts.

Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.

Non-Essential Functions

Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.