Monitor Tech Fulltime Nights
Position Summary
Performs various activities regarding electrocardiograms on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring. Responsible for the set-up of telemetry on physician orders by ensuring proper placement of electrodes, running strips, and replacing batteries as needed.
- Attaches, connects, and operates electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine or stress test machine.
- Reviews patient's record and instructs patients prior to procedures.
- Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
- Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
- Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
- Maintains EKG equipment and supplies.
- Runs a strip per department protocol.
- Maintains telemetry documentation of reported information.
- Notifies Biomed of any equipment problems.
- Assists in training new Monitor Techs.
- Minimum requirements
- Education:
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
- Completion of basic EKG examination if not already completed.
- Experience: Previous experience as Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, Monitor Tech or Monitor Tech Trainee or equivalent.
- Education:
- Preferred Requirements
- Certifications:
- Specialty areas Basic Life Support (BLS).-AHA required.
- One (1) year experience as Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, Monitor Tech, Monitor Tech Trainee in an acute healthcare setting also preferred
- Certifications:
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