DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Unit Tech / Monitor Tech assumes responsibility for the organization and clerical activities for the Telemetry Monitoring unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Communicate appropriately with staff regarding patients on telemetry monitoring.
• Gathers and distributes clinical data (EKG strips) to the appropriate patient care giver.
• Documents legibly.
• Has knowledge of and utilizes equipment (monitors, telephone, printers).

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.

The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma / GED
• Ability to complete EKG course
• Current CPR requirement for BLS.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing and walking. Bending, stooping, and lifting is minimal.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Normal hearing or the use of adaptive hearing devices to enhance hearing required.
• Visual acuity required for a variety of activities.
• Must be able to sit and utilize PC for long periods of time.
• Good manual dexterity required for keyboard activities.
• Ability to do shift work as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last updated : 2024-06-16