POSITION SUMMARY :

Under general supervision, the Monitor Technician is responsible for the initiation, continuous surveillance, and discontinuation of electro cardio graphic monitoring.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under general supervision, the Monitor Technician is responsible for the initiation, continuous surveillance, and discontinuation of electro cardio graphic monitoring.

POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Must have current CPR or BLS competency training.
• Employee will be required to pass competencies for this position.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians
• Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues
• Prefer hospital experience
• Willingness to be crossed trained to other areas.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE :

• At least six (6) months experience as a Monitor Technician preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and recognize various cardio graphic rhythms.

POSITION RESPONSIBITIES :

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
• Initiates electro cardio graphic monitoring when a physician’s order is received and validated.
• Maintains continuous surveillance of EKG wave forms, with notification of responsible nursing personnel for dysrhythmia
• Discontinues telemetry when ordered.
• Performs unit support duties as assigned, to include such activities as answering the telephone, responding to patient call system, responding to family and visitor requests, and maintaining a neat and orderly work environment.
• Utilizes knowledge of electro cardio graphic monitoring in the continuous surveillance of the telemetry patients, with accurate interpretation of rhythm.
• Utilizes computer system accurately, in entering required data for telemetry monitoring.
• Monitors equipment for optimum effectiveness, with reporting of any problem with equipment to the appropriate supervise
• Assists with the orientation of new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.