We are searching for a Monitor Technician-someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll manage telemetry equipment and monitor patients. You will provide clerical assistance, medical records management, order communication, charge posting, and coordinate ancillary testing / procedures.
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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.
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 patient’s 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
Requirements :
A high school diploma or equivalent.Preferred : Training in age appropriate EKG interpretation and experience as a Monitor Technician2,Twelve hour shifts per week, 2 weekends per every 4 weeks. Scheduled 8 weeks in advance.